Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within forebrain development and neuron maturation. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; branchial arch; forebrain; genitourinary system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human LHX6 (LIM homeobox 6).