Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable protein binding activity involved in heterotypic cell-cell adhesion. Involved in negative regulation of cell population proliferation; negative regulation of macrophage activation; and negative regulation of neuroinflammatory response. Located in cell surface. Is expressed in several structures, including anterior naris; bone; metanephros; nervous system; and retina. Used to study autoimmune disease. Orthologous to human CD200 (CD200 molecule).