Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent. Predicted to be involved in angiogenesis; endothelial cell morphogenesis; and extracellular matrix organization. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in central nervous system and neural retina. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in intracranial aneurysm. Orthologous to human COL22A1 (collagen type XXII alpha 1 chain). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]