The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000147869 (CER1, cerberus 1, DAN family BMP antagonist) is as follows. Cytokine that may play a role in anterior neural induction and somite formation during embryogenesis in part through a BMP- inhibitory mechanism. Can regulate Nodal signaling during gastrulation as well as the formation and patterning of the primitive streak (By similarity). .