Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables E-box binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including generation of neurons; positive regulation of neuron differentiation; and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; embryo ectoderm; eye; and integumental system. Orthologous to human NEUROG2 (neurogenin 2).