Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Involved in synaptic membrane adhesion. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix and extracellular space. Is active in glutamatergic synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; embryo ectoderm; limb; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Keipert syndrome. Orthologous to human GPC4 (glypican 4).