Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including chloride ion binding activity; neurexin family protein binding activity; and protein homodimerization activity. Involved in several processes, including brainstem development; male courtship behavior; and territorial aggressive behavior. Acts upstream of or within social behavior. Located in plasma membrane and synapse. Is active in glycinergic synapse and postsynaptic specialization membrane. Used to study autism spectrum disorder. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autistic disorder. Orthologous to human NLGN4X (neuroligin 4 X-linked) and NLGN4Y (neuroligin 4 Y-linked).