Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and chromatin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including hair follicle development; nail development; and tongue morphogenesis. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including integumental system; limb; spinal cord; tail; and tongue. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in ectodermal dysplasia 9. Orthologous to human HOXC13 (homeobox C13).