Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables integrin binding activity. Involved in several processes, including integrin-mediated signaling pathway; positive regulation of focal adhesion assembly; and retinal cone cell development. Located in dendrite; external side of plasma membrane; and membrane raft. Is expressed in several structures, including appendicular skeleton; hemolymphoid system; nervous system; retina; and urinary system. Orthologous to human THY1 (Thy-1 cell surface antigen).