Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables growth factor activity. Involved in glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor receptor signaling pathway. Acts upstream of or within cell surface receptor protein tyrosine kinase signaling pathway and nerve development. Is active in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; integumental system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Hirschsprung's disease. Orthologous to human NRTN (neurturin).
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