Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable transcription cis-regulatory region binding activity. Acts upstream of or within neuron maturation; retinal bipolar neuron differentiation; and visual perception. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including 1st branchial arch; eye; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; and lung. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in corneal dystrophy; keratoconus; and posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy 1. Orthologous to human VSX1 (visual system homeobox 1).