Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables cadherin binding activity and metalloendopeptidase activity. Involved in several processes, including cell-cell adhesion mediated by cadherin; detection of temperature stimulus involved in sensory perception of pain; and neuronal stem cell population maintenance. Located in plasma membrane and trans-Golgi network membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including eye; nervous system; and testis. Orthologous to human MMP24 (matrix metallopeptidase 24).