Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
A structural constituent of cytoskeleton and structural constituent of skin epidermis. Predicted to be involved in keratinocyte differentiation. Predicted to act upstream of or within keratinization. Located in cytoplasmic side of plasma membrane. Is active in cornified envelope. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; male reproductive system; sensory organ; skin; and thymus. Orthologous to human LORICRIN (loricrin cornified envelope precursor protein).