Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables receptor ligand activity. Involved in neuroblast differentiation and regulation of neuroblast proliferation. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; respiratory system; and spinal cord. Orthologous to human TAFA1 (TAFA chemokine like family member 1).