Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables microtubule binding activity. Acts upstream of or within bicellular tight junction assembly; epithelial cell morphogenesis; and microtubule cytoskeleton organization. Located in bicellular tight junction and brush border. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; early conceptus; genitourinary system; pituitary gland; and respiratory system. Orthologous to human CGN (cingulin).