Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity and E-box binding activity. Acts upstream of or within eye morphogenesis; negative regulation of retinal cell programmed cell death; and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; branchial arch; limb; maxillary process; and urinary system. Orthologous to human BHLHE23 (basic helix-loop-helix family member e23).