Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable calcium ion binding activity. Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent. Acts upstream of or within response to axon injury. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Part of matrilin complex. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; heart; respiratory system; sensory organ; and skeletal system. Orthologous to human MATN4 (matrilin 4).