Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and protein heterodimerization activity. Predicted to be involved in developmental process and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; foregut; genitourinary system; limb; and limb bud. Orthologous to human BHLHA9 (basic helix-loop-helix family member a9).