Plays a role in regulating ADIPOQ and FABP4 levels in differentiating adipocytes and is also involved in regulation of adipocyte triglyceride storage . Weakly binds 25-hydroxycholesterol .
Subcellular locations: Late endosome membrane, Golgi apparatus, Trans-Golgi network membrane
Localizes at the Golgi-late endosome interface.
Present at highest levels in ovary, testis, kidney, liver, stomach, brain, and adipose tissue. Strong expression (at protein level) in epithelial cells of kidney tubules, testicular tubules, caecum, and skin . Present at low levels in subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue (at protein level).