Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable several functions, including molecular function inhibitor activity; oligosaccharide binding activity; and peptidoglycan binding activity. Acts upstream of or within myelination and suckling behavior. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including gut; male reproductive gland or organ; and mesenteric adipose tissue. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in type 1 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to several human genes including REG1A (regenerating family member 1 alpha).