Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables receptor ligand activity. Involved in regulation of postsynaptic membrane neurotransmitter receptor levels and somatostatin signaling pathway. Acts upstream of or within regulation of cell migration. Located in extracellular space. Is active in GABA-ergic synapse. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; immune system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human SST (somatostatin).