Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Acts upstream of or within several processes, including auditory behavior; linear vestibuloocular reflex; and nervous system development. Located in cell periphery. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; gut; limb bud; lung; and sensory organ. Used to study high myopia-sensorineural deafness syndrome and sensorineural hearing loss. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in high myopia-sensorineural deafness syndrome. Orthologous to human SLITRK6 (SLIT and NTRK like family member 6).