Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable small molecule binding activity. Acts upstream of or within ovulation from ovarian follicle and progesterone metabolic process. Located in cytoplasm and extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; egg cylinder; gut; liver and biliary system; and metanephros. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in hepatitis C. Orthologous to human AFP (alpha fetoprotein).