Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Involved in negative regulation of BMP signaling pathway and positive regulation of neuron differentiation. Acts upstream of or within positive regulation of cell-substrate adhesion. Located in basement membrane; extracellular space; and interstitial matrix. Part of AMPA glutamate receptor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; cardiovascular system; hemolymphoid system gland; liver; and nervous system. Orthologous to human VWC2 (von Willebrand factor C domain containing 2).