Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable heme binding activity and prostaglandin-I synthase activity. Acts upstream of or within decidualization and embryo implantation. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; ear; early embryo; and genitourinary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in artery disease (multiple); cerebral infarction; colorectal adenoma; and primary pulmonary hypertension. Orthologous to human PTGIS (prostaglandin I2 synthase).