Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable cell-cell adhesion mediator activity. Acts upstream of or within homophilic cell adhesion via plasma membrane adhesion molecules. Located in adherens junction; bicellular tight junction; and plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including cardiovascular system; liver; lung; nervous system; and placenta. Orthologous to human ESAM (endothelial cell adhesion molecule).