Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including generation of neurons; positive regulation of macromolecule biosynthetic process; and regulation of axon extension. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system epithelium; eye; future brain; and nervous system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Orthologous to human BARHL2 (BarH like homeobox 2).