Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including T cell differentiation; epithelial cell development; and neuron differentiation. Located in neuron projection and nucleus. Part of SWI/SNF complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; cranium; nose; and skin. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in immunodeficiency 49. Orthologous to human BCL11B (BCL11 transcription factor B).