Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable protein homodimerization activity. Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring tensile strength. Involved in female gonad development and male gonad development. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; cranium; hindlimb digit mesenchyme; reproductive system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Stickler syndrome; multiple epiphyseal dysplasia 3; and osteochondrodysplasia. Orthologous to human COL9A3 (collagen type IX alpha 3 chain).