Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables peptidase activity. Involved in several processes, including melanocyte apoptotic process; melanocyte proliferation; and negative regulation of cell proliferation involved in contact inhibition. Located in apical part of cell; basal part of cell; and cell surface. Is expressed in several structures, including embryo mesenchyme; hindlimb interdigital region; intraembryonic coelom; musculoskeletal system; and nose. Orthologous to human FAP (fibroblast activation protein alpha).