该基因编码的蛋白是结缔组织微纤维的组成部分，可能参与弹性纤维的组装。该基因突变导致先天性蛛网膜挛缩[由RefSeq提供，2008年7月]
The protein encoded by this gene is a component of connective tissue microfibrils and may be involved in elastic fiber assembly. Mutations in this gene cause congenital contractural arachnodactyly. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]