Prrx2 - paired related homeobox 2

Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; HMG box domain binding activity; and RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including embryonic morphogenesis; positive regulation of mesenchymal cell proliferation; and positive regulation of smoothened signaling pathway. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; branchial arch; embryo mesenchyme; and genitourinary system. Orthologous to human PRRX2 (paired related homeobox 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]