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. Predicted to be located in endoplasmic reticulum. Predicted to be part of collagen trimer. Predicted to be active in collagen-containing extracellular matrix and extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; embryo mesenchyme; jaw skeleton; long bone; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human SCARA3 (scavenger receptor class A member 3).