Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables hydrolase activity, acting on glycosyl bonds; identical protein binding activity; and phosphorus-oxygen lyase activity. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of B cell proliferation. Located in cell surface and membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Used to study type 1 diabetes mellitus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human CD38 (CD38 molecule).