Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within embryonic skeletal system development; neuron differentiation; and sensory perception of pain. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including early embryo; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; intestine epithelium; and nervous system. Orthologous to human HOXD1 (homeobox D1).