Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables collagen binding activity and collagen receptor activity. Acts upstream of or within collagen-activated tyrosine kinase receptor signaling pathway and platelet aggregation. Located in cell surface and plasma membrane. Is expressed in bone marrow; femur; liver; and spleen. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in blood platelet disease (multiple); coronary artery disease (multiple); and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human GP6 (glycoprotein VI platelet).