Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in cell differentiation and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; embryo ectoderm; hemolymphoid system; male reproductive system; and primitive streak. Orthologous to human NKX1-2 (NK1 homeobox 2).