Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables serine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of protein metabolic process; regulation of calcium ion transport; and sperm capacitation. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including embryo ectoderm; genitourinary system; gut; liver; and yolk sac. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in pancreatitis. Orthologous to human SPINK1 (serine peptidase inhibitor Kazal type 1).
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