Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable calcium ion binding activity; collagen binding activity; and extracellular matrix binding activity. Involved in synaptic membrane adhesion. Is active in glutamatergic synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including cardiovascular system; central nervous system; embryo mesenchyme; male reproductive gland or organ; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human SPARCL1 (SPARC like 1).