Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable calcium ion binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of fat cell differentiation and negative regulation of vascular endothelial cell proliferation. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including bone mineralization; negative regulation of Notch signaling pathway; and positive regulation of bone resorption. Located in external side of plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and skeletal system. Orthologous to human DLK1 (delta like non-canonical Notch ligand 1).