Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables chondroitin sulfate binding activity and heparin binding activity. Involved in several processes, including negative regulation of apoptotic process; positive regulation of cell adhesion; and positive regulation of leukocyte migration. Predicted to be located in cell projection. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Used to study schizophrenia. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in brain ischemia. Orthologous to human MDK (midkine).
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