Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity. Acts upstream of or within axon ensheathment; cell adhesion; and spermatogenesis. Located in basal part of cell and bicellular tight junction. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; autopod; meninges; pectoralis; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in hypomyelinating leukodystrophy 22. Orthologous to human CLDN11 (claudin 11).