Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring tensile strength. Acts upstream of or within extracellular matrix organization and skeletal muscle tissue development. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. Predicted to be part of collagen trimer. Predicted to be active in collagen-containing extracellular matrix and extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including bone; brain; genitourinary system; musculature; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human COL19A1 (collagen type XIX alpha 1 chain).