Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable apelin receptor binding activity; hormone activity; and identical protein binding activity. Involved in apelin receptor signaling pathway; coronary vasculature development; and positive regulation of G protein-coupled receptor internalization. Predicted to be located in extracellular region and perinuclear region of cytoplasm. Predicted to be active in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; heart and pericardium; liver and biliary system; and trunk. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in congestive heart failure. Orthologous to human APLN (apelin).