Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables cysteine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of microglial cell activation and positive regulation of myelination. Located in several cellular components, including Golgi apparatus; late endosome; and lysosome. Is expressed in several structures, including early conceptus and female reproductive system. Orthologous to human CST7 (cystatin F).