Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Acts upstream of or within dentate gyrus development. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including genitourinary system; integumental system; limb; nervous system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human NEUROD6 (neuronal differentiation 6).