Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and chromatin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of apoptotic signaling pathway and positive regulation of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B signal transduction. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; eye; genitourinary system; and hemolymphoid system gland. Orthologous to several human genes including MEIS3 (Meis homeobox 3).