Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including carbon monoxide binding activity; heme binding activity; and peroxidase activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including negative regulation of collagen biosynthetic process; negative regulation of fibroblast migration; and negative regulation of hepatic stellate cell activation. Located in several cellular components, including neuron projection; neuronal cell body; and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; genitourinary system; oral cavity; sensory organ; and tongue. Orthologous to human CYGB (cytoglobin).