Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables calcium ion binding activity and identical protein binding activity. Involved in cell-cell recognition and homophilic cell adhesion via plasma membrane adhesion molecules. Located in plasma membrane. Is expressed in brain; liver; metanephros; placenta; and spleen. Orthologous to human PCDHB5 (protocadherin beta 5).