Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Involved in neuronal signal transduction and regulation of axon extension. Located in several cellular components, including axonal growth cone; neuronal cell body; and synaptic membrane. Part of AMPA glutamate receptor complex. Is active in glutamatergic synapse. Is extrinsic component of synaptic membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; embryo ectoderm; peripheral nervous system ganglion; sensory organ; and tooth. Orthologous to human OLFM1 (olfactomedin 1).