Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable signaling receptor binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of photoreceptor cell differentiation; positive regulation of tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT protein; and regulation of retinal cell programmed cell death. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; integumental system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Huntington's disease; disease of mental health; glaucoma; multiple sclerosis; and obesity. Orthologous to human CNTF (ciliary neurotrophic factor).
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