Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables glycosaminoglycan binding activity. Involved in spinal cord development. Acts upstream of or within extracellular matrix organization and positive regulation of cell-substrate adhesion. Located in interstitial matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including cranium; ganglia; sensory organ; ventral grey horn; and ventricular layer. Orthologous to human VIT (vitrin).