Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable serine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity. Acts upstream of or within chordate embryonic development; extracellular matrix organization; and placenta blood vessel development. Located in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; extraembryonic component; hemolymphoid system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human SPINT1 (serine peptidase inhibitor, Kunitz type 1).