Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity. Involved in several processes, including regulation of cytokine production; regulation of defense response; and regulation of leukocyte activation. Located in cell surface; early endosome; and immunological synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including aorta-gonad-mesonephros; gut; liver; lung; and reproductive system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in hepatocellular carcinoma and renal cell carcinoma. Orthologous to human HAVCR2 (hepatitis A virus cellular receptor 2).