Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables cytokine binding activity; extracellular matrix binding activity; and glycosaminoglycan binding activity. Acts upstream of or within articular cartilage development and bone development. Located in extracellular matrix and sarcolemma. Is expressed in several structures, including cardiovascular system; central nervous system; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and jaw. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Meester-Loeys syndrome and X-linked spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia. Orthologous to human BGN (biglycan).
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