Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor 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 nervous system process; regulation of generation of precursor metabolites and energy; and regulation of glucose metabolic process. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in brain. Orthologous to human NKX1-1 (NK1 homeobox 1).
MGI Description
PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for disruptions in this gene show poor growth and survival. Most die within the first three weeks of life. Those that reach adulthood are fertile but do not produce viable offspring. [provided by MGI curators]