Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable carboxypeptidase activity and cysteine-type endopeptidase activity. Involved in epithelial tube branching involved in lung morphogenesis. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including dentate gyrus subgranular zone; extraembryonic component; and lung. Orthologous to human CTSZ (cathepsin Z).