The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000140254 (DUOXA1, dual oxidase maturation factor 1) is as follows. Required for the maturation and transport of functional DUOX1 from the endoplasmic reticulum to the plasma membrane (PubMed:16651268). Recruits DUOX1 to the apical cell membrane (PubMed:39126279). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16651268, ECO:0000269|PubMed:39126279}.