Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to be involved in several processes, including neuron differentiation; positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and response to fibroblast growth factor. Located in cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including ear; forelimb bud; submandibular gland primordium; tooth; and vibrissa. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in colorectal cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Orthologous to human IER2 (immediate early response 2).