Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Involved in blood coagulation and megakaryocyte development. Predicted to be located in membrane. Predicted to be part of glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; foregut; hemolymphoid system; liver; and male reproductive gland or organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Bernard-Soulier syndrome. Orthologous to human GP9 (glycoprotein IX platelet).