Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Acts upstream of or within hair follicle development; odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth; and trachea gland development. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; metanephros; naris; skin; and ureter. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in ectodermal dysplasia 11A and ectodermal dysplasia 11B. Orthologous to human EDARADD (EDAR associated via death domain).