Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables ephrin receptor binding activity. Involved in ephrin receptor signaling pathway; motor neuron axon guidance; and regulation of axonogenesis. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; eye; genitourinary system; and immune system. Used to study Duane retraction syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Duane retraction syndrome. Orthologous to human CHN1 (chimerin 1).