Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA binding activity and DNA-binding transcription factor activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including embryonic skeletal system morphogenesis; regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and stem cell differentiation. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; gut; and limb bud. Orthologous to human HOXA7 (homeobox A7).