Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including IgA binding activity; chondroitin sulfate binding activity; and collagen fibril binding activity. Predicted to be involved in several processes, including cellular oxidant detoxification; cytochrome c metabolic process; and hemoglobin metabolic process. Predicted to act upstream of or within protein maturation. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including brain meninges; gut; liver; metanephros; and umbilical artery. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in acute kidney failure and adult respiratory distress syndrome. Orthologous to human AMBP (alpha-1-microglobulin/bikunin precursor).