Foxg1 - forkhead box G1

Enables sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including generation of neurons; inner ear morphogenesis; and regulation of neuron differentiation. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; embryo ectoderm; embryo endoderm; hemolymphoid system; and sensory organ. Used to study Rett syndrome. Orthologous to human FOXG1 (forkhead box G1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]