Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring tensile strength. Predicted to be involved in extracellular matrix organization. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; chondrocranium; femur; and neural retina. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in intracranial aneurysm. Orthologous to human COL22A1 (collagen type XXII alpha 1 chain).