Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables histone H3K4 methyltransferase activity. Acts upstream of or within female gamete generation; ovarian follicle development; and regulation of gene expression. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Predicted to be part of MLL1/2 complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; inner cell mass; nervous system; sensory organ; and urinary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autosomal dominant intellectual developmental disorder; colorectal adenocarcinoma; dystonia; and hepatocellular carcinoma. Orthologous to human KMT2B (lysine methyltransferase 2B).