Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including mitochondrion organization; photoreceptor cell development; and spermatogenesis. Located in cytoplasm. Is active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; olfactory epithelium; retina; spleen; and testis. Orthologous to human TUG1 (taurine up-regulated 1).