function:Binds and transports cholesterol. Promotes steroidogenesis in placenta and brain.,similarity:Contains 1 MENTAL domain.,similarity:Contains 1 START domain.,
Late endosome membrane ; Multi-pass membrane protein . Localizes to contact sites between the endoplasmic reticulum and late endosomes: associates with the endoplasmic reticulum membrane via interaction with VAPA, VAPB or MOSPD2. .
Expressed in retina.