Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity and paracellular tight junction channel activity. Involved in paracellular transport; regulation of intestinal D-glucose absorption; and regulation of intestinal lipid absorption. Located in lateral plasma membrane and tight junction. Is expressed in intestine epithelium; lung; metanephros; pancreas; and stomach. Orthologous to human CLDN15 (claudin 15).
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