Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable lipopolysaccharide binding activity. Acts upstream of or within extracellular matrix organization; negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway. Located in extracellular space and interstitial matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including embryo endoderm; genitourinary system; gut; humerus; and musculature. Orthologous to human NEPNP (nephrocan, pseudogene).