Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable metalloendopeptidase activity. Predicted to be involved in proteolysis. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; gut; hemolymphoid system gland; and integumental system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and rhinitis. Orthologous to human ADAM33 (ADAM metallopeptidase domain 33).