Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable hyaluronic acid binding activity. Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring compression resistance. Predicted to be involved in nervous system development; positive regulation of neuroblast proliferation; and skeletal system development. Located in extracellular matrix. Is active in synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; heart; lower leg; and submandibular gland. Used to study spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita. Orthologous to human HAPLN1 (hyaluronan and proteoglycan link protein 1).