Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables BMP binding activity and transforming growth factor beta binding activity. Involved in several processes, including BMP signaling pathway; excitatory chemical synaptic transmission; and synapse organization. Is active in extracellular region. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; neural ectoderm; and skeletal system. Orthologous to human CHRDL1 (chordin like 1).