Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity. Acts upstream of or within hemopoiesis and positive regulation of cell population proliferation. Located in cell cortex. Is expressed in several structures, including cardiovascular system; central nervous system; early conceptus; genitourinary system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human CRIP2 (cysteine rich protein 2).