Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 3.2)
Exhibits RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of cell adhesion; regulation of gene expression; and regulation of locomotor rhythm. Localizes to mitochondrion. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; eye; foot; genitourinary system; and lung. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in prostate cancer. Orthologous to human ZFHX3 (zinc finger homeobox 3).