Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including embryonic digestive tract morphogenesis; enteric nervous system development; and regulation of T-helper cell differentiation. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; central nervous system; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and gut. Orthologous to human HLX (H2.0 like homeobox).