这个基因编码羧肽酶A蛋白家族的一个成员。编码蛋白可能作为转录抑制因子发挥作用，并在脂肪生成和平滑肌细胞分化中发挥作用。对小鼠的研究表明，这种基因在伤口愈合和腹壁发育中起作用。该基因的过度表达与胶质母细胞瘤有关。
This gene encodes a member of carboxypeptidase A protein family. The encoded protein may function as a transcriptional repressor and play a role in adipogenesis and smooth muscle cell differentiation. Studies in mice suggest that this gene functions in wound healing and abdominal wall development. Overexpression of this gene is associated with glioblastoma.