Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables enzyme activator activity; integrin binding activity; and metalloendopeptidase inhibitor activity. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of cell population proliferation; regulation of MAPK cascade; and regulation of neuron differentiation. Located in basement membrane and cell surface. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; cardiovascular system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; and musculoskeletal system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in Moyamoya disease. Orthologous to human TIMP2 (TIMP metallopeptidase inhibitor 2).
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