Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable metalloendopeptidase activity. Predicted to be involved in collagen catabolic process; extracellular matrix organization; and proteolysis. Predicted to be located in endoplasmic reticulum; extracellular matrix; and membrane. Predicted to be active in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; male reproductive gland or organ; pericardial component; spleen; and urinary system. Orthologous to human MMP23B (matrix metallopeptidase 23B).