Catalyzes the synthesis of N-acetylaspartate acid (NAA) from L-aspartate and acetyl-CoA (PubMed:18621030). Promotes dopamine uptake by regulating TNF-alpha expression (By similarity). Attenuates methamphetamine-induced inhibition of dopamine uptake (By similarity). acetyl-CoA + L-aspartate = CoA + H(+) + N-acetyl-L-aspartate Aminooxyacetic acid (AOAA) blocks its activity in both cytoplasm and mitochondria. Expressed in brain, including in mesencephalic dopaminergic neurons of the substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area and oligodendrocytes. Expressed in cortical pyramidal neurons and granule cells of the hippocampus (at protein level). Belongs to the camello family.