Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables endopeptidase activity. Involved in several processes, including circulatory system development; negative regulation of endothelial cell migration; and negative regulation of sprouting angiogenesis. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of melanocyte differentiation; proteolysis; and response to bacterium. Located in cell surface and extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; embryo mesenchyme; endocrine gland; eye; and genitourinary system. Orthologous to human ADAMTS9 (ADAM metallopeptidase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 9).