Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity; lipid binding activity; and receptor ligand activity. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of bone resorption; negative regulation of osteoclast differentiation; and sensory perception of pain. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in embryo; pancreas; pancreas primordium; and pancreas trunk epithelium. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human IAPP (islet amyloid polypeptide).