Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.5.0)
Predicted to enable acetyl-CoA C-acetyltransferase activity. Involved in positive regulation of intestinal cholesterol absorption. Located in mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; integumental system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in coronary artery disease. Orthologous to human ACAT2 (acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase 2).
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