Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.1.0)
Enables serine-type endopeptidase activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including collagen catabolic process; response to caffeine; and response to nicotine. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in alimentary system; genitourinary system; and spleen. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in pancreatitis. Orthologous to several human genes including PRSS1 (serine protease 1) and PRSS2 (serine protease 2).
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