Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity and water channel activity. Acts upstream of or within camera-type eye morphogenesis; saliva secretion; and water transport. Located in several cellular components, including apical plasma membrane; basal plasma membrane; and microvillus. Is expressed in several structures, including exocrine system; lung; nucleus pulposus; oocyte; and sensory organ. Used to study dry eye syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Bothnian type palmoplantar keratoderma. Orthologous to human AQP5 (aquaporin 5).
This site uses cookies.
Some cookies are essential for site operations and others help us analyze use and utility of our web site.
Please refer to our
privacy policy
for more information.