Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to be involved in positive regulation of phagocytosis. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in extraembryonic component; lung; lung surfactant; and placenta. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in lung disease (multiple) and respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease. Orthologous to human SFTPA1 (surfactant protein A1) and SFTPA2 (surfactant protein A2).