Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable calcium ion binding activity and calcium-dependent protein binding activity. Predicted to be involved in branching morphogenesis of an epithelial tube; lung development; and protein-containing complex assembly. Predicted to act upstream of or within cartilage development; cell differentiation; and ossification. Predicted to be located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix and extracellular space. Predicted to be part of protein-containing complex. Predicted to be active in extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; heart; respiratory system; sensory organ; and skeleton. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in arteriosclerosis; calcinosis; and myocardial infarction. Orthologous to human MGP (matrix Gla protein).