Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable hemoglobin binding activity; identical protein binding activity; and serine-type endopeptidase activity. Acts upstream of or within Notch signaling pathway and response to bacterium. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; immune system; liver; lung; and white fat. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including Plasmodium falciparum malaria; artery disease (multiple); gout; hyperglycemia; and obesity. Orthologous to human HP (haptoglobin) and HPR (haptoglobin-related protein).
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