Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables activin binding activity; transforming growth factor beta binding activity; and transmembrane receptor protein serine/threonine kinase activity. Involved in several processes, including BMP signaling pathway; heart development; and positive regulation of SMAD protein signal transduction. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including chordate embryonic development; circulatory system development; and gastrulation. Located in apical part of cell and plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; limb; male reproductive gland or organ; and sensory organ. Used to study fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in exfoliation syndrome; fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva; primary angle-closure glaucoma; and primary open angle glaucoma. Orthologous to human ACVR1 (activin A receptor type 1).