Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables E-box binding activity and chromatin binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of neuron differentiation and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including inner ear morphogenesis; positive regulation of exit from mitosis; and regulation of neuron differentiation. Located in perikaryon. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; integumental system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human NEUROG1 (neurogenin 1).