Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Involved in synaptic membrane adhesion. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of synaptic transmission; presynaptic active zone assembly; and regulation of synaptic vesicle clustering. Is active in GABA-ergic synapse; glutamatergic synapse; and synaptic membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human PCDH17 (protocadherin 17).