Enables heparin binding activity and integrin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cartilage development; cell surface receptor signaling pathway; and chondrocyte proliferation. Located in extracellular matrix and extracellular region. Is expressed in several str
uctures, including alimentary system; cardiovascular system; central nervous system; sensory organ; and skeleton. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Li-Shao-Li type. Orthologous to human CCN2 (cellular communication network factor 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]
Predicted to enable growth factor activity; heparin binding activity; and integrin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within regulation of cell growth. Located in extracellular space; nucleus; and plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including cardiovascular system; genitourinary
system; gut; long bone epiphyseal plate; and respiratory system. Orthologous to human CCN5 (cellular communication network factor 5). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Jul 2025]