The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the
neutral endopeptidase (NEP) or membrane metallo-endopeptidase (MME)
family. Family members play important roles in pain perception,
arterial pressure regulation, phosphate metabolism and homeostasis.
This protein is a type II transmembrane protein and is thought to
be expressed as a secreted protein. This gene is expressed mainly
in testis with weak expression in the brain, kidney, and heart.
