Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable growth factor activity. Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring compression resistance. Predicted to be involved in articular cartilage development; bone development; and negative regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix and extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and skeleton. Orthologous to human OGN (osteoglycin).