Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
A structural constituent of presynaptic actin cytoskeleton. Involved in regulation of synaptic vesicle cycle. Located in cytoplasm. Is active in neuromuscular junction. Is expressed in several structures, including female reproductive system; forebrain; gut; lung; and yolk sac. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in congenital diaphragmatic hernia and osteoporosis. Orthologous to human PLS3 (plastin 3).