Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable growth factor activity; heparin binding activity; and integrin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within regulation of cell growth. Located in extracellular space; nucleus; and plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including cardiovascular system; genitourinary system; gut; long bone epiphyseal plate; and respiratory system. Orthologous to human CCN5 (cellular communication network factor 5).