Predicted to be an extracellular matrix structural constituent conferring tensile strength. Acts upstream of or within hematopoietic progenitor cell differentiation. Located in collagen-containing extracellular matrix. Is expressed in several structures, including eye; femur cartilage condensation; otic capsule; skeleton; and tooth. Orthologous to human COL24A1 (collagen type XXIV alpha 1 chain).