Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables actin filament binding activity. Involved in several processes, including positive regulation of cell adhesion; regulation of gene expression; and regulation of signal transduction. Located in focal adhesion. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; immune system; lung; and skin. Used to study Kindler syndrome. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Kindler syndrome; telangiectasis; and vesiculobullous skin disease. Orthologous to human FERMT1 (FERM domain containing kindlin 1).