Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable iron ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including negative regulation of substrate adhesion-dependent cell spreading; positive regulation of extracellular matrix disassembly; and positive regulation of plasminogen activation. Predicted to act upstream of or within monoatomic ion transport. Predicted to be located in cell surface. Predicted to be active in endosome; extracellular space; and plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; gut; hemolymphoid system gland; integumental system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human MELTF (melanotransferrin).