Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including neuron differentiation; positive regulation of neuroblast proliferation; and regulation of neuron differentiation. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; early embryo; embryo ectoderm; gonad; and sensory organ. Used to study Rett syndrome. Orthologous to human FOXG1 (forkhead box G1).