Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables telomeric DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II and positive regulation of telomere maintenance via telomerase. Located in chromosome, telomeric region and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; early conceptus; female reproductive system; limb mesenchyme; and urinary system. Orthologous to human HMBOX1 (homeobox containing 1).