Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables retinoic acid binding activity. Acts upstream of or within embryonic forelimb morphogenesis; positive regulation of collateral sprouting; and retinoic acid metabolic process. Located in endoplasmic reticulum and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; embryo mesenchyme; heart and pericardium; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human CRABP2 (cellular retinoic acid binding protein 2).