Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity and serine-type endopeptidase activity. Predicted to be involved in positive regulation of apoptotic process; programmed cell death; and proteolysis. Predicted to be located in extracellular region. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; gut; hemolymphoid system gland; lung; and muscle tissue. Orthologous to human HTRA4 (HtrA serine peptidase 4).