Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Predicted to enable activin binding activity; activin receptor antagonist activity; and heparan sulfate proteoglycan binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including BMP signaling pathway; hair follicle morphogenesis; and keratinocyte proliferation. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; early conceptus; embryo mesenchyme; and genitourinary system. Used to study restrictive dermopathy. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in polycystic ovary syndrome. Orthologous to human FST (follistatin).
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