Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables heparin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including embryonic limb morphogenesis; negative regulation of odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth; and respiratory system development. Located in cell surface and extracellular region. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; jaw; limb bud; pelvic urethra; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in tetraamelia syndrome 2. Orthologous to human RSPO2 (R-spondin 2).