STARD5, or START domain containing 5, belongs to a family containing a 200- to 210-amino acid STAR-related lipid transfer (START) domain. STARD5 may be involved in the intracellular transport of sterols or other lipids and may bind cholesterol or other sterols.
Function: May be involved in the intracellular transport of sterols or other lipids. May bind cholesterol or other sterols.