Binds to the N-terminal PTS2-type peroxisomal targeting signal and plays an essential role in peroxisomal protein import. Interacts with PEX5 (By similarity). Interacts with VWA8 (PubMed:30204880). Ubiquitous. Highest expression in pancreas, skeletal muscle and heart. The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. Belongs to the WD repeat peroxin-7 family.