Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent. Involved in regulation of protein localization; transmembrane receptor protein serine/threonine kinase signaling pathway; and ureteric bud development. Acts upstream of or within inner ear development and negative regulation of BMP signaling pathway. Located in extracellular region. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; cardiovascular system; embryo mesenchyme; nervous system; and neural ectoderm. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in opiate dependence. Orthologous to human BMPER (BMP binding endothelial regulator).