Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables histone deacetylase regulator activity. Involved in positive regulation of gap junction assembly. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including lung alveolus development; positive regulation of skeletal muscle tissue regeneration; and trophectodermal cell differentiation. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; heart; trophectoderm; and urinary system. Orthologous to human HOPX (HOP homeobox).