Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable cytokine activity. Involved in osteoblast differentiation. Acts upstream of or within germ cell development and spermatogenesis. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. Predicted to be active in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; and musculoskeletal system. Orthologous to several human genes including BMP8A (bone morphogenetic protein 8a).