Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable DNA binding activity and DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific. Acts upstream of or within anterior/posterior pattern specification; middle ear morphogenesis; and soft palate development. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; branchial arch; genitourinary system; gut; and limb. Orthologous to human TSHZ1 (teashirt zinc finger homeobox 1).