Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables calmodulin binding activity and protease binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including myelination; response to toxic substance; and sensory perception of sound. Located in several cellular components, including compact myelin; internode region of axon; and neuronal cell body. Part of protein-containing complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; hemolymphoid system; lung; nose; and peripheral nervous system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in multiple sclerosis. Orthologous to human MBP (myelin basic protein).