Primary Identifier | MGI:1338033 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 2 | NCBI Gene Number | 20732 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable serine-type endopeptidase inhibitor activity. Acts upstream of or within chordate embryonic development; extracellular matrix organization; and placenta blood vessel development. Located in plasma membrane. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; extraembryonic component; hemolymphoid system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human SPINT1 (serine peptidase inhibitor, Kunitz type 1). PHENOTYPE: Homozygous null mice exhibit embryonic lethality at E10.5 or earlier, growth retardation, and widespread cell apoptosis. Placental development is impaired with abnormalities in branching morphogenesis, the formation of the labyrinth layer and placental function. [provided by MGI curators] |