Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to be involved in cell-matrix adhesion. Predicted to act upstream of or within cell adhesion. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including body cavity or lining; genitourinary system; gut; heart; and respiratory system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in ovarian cancer; pancreas disease; pancreatic cancer; and pancreatic ductal carcinoma. Orthologous to human MSLN (mesothelin).