Primary Identifier | MGI:109591 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 10 | NCBI Gene Number | 18029 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Acts upstream of or within odontogenesis of dentin-containing tooth. Predicted to be located in fibrillar center and nucleoplasm. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; retina nuclear layer; and skeletal musculature. Orthologous to human NFIC (nuclear factor I C). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for a targeted null allele have abnormal incisor and molar root development, show reduced alveolar bone formation, and exhibit impaired feeding leading to severe runting and premature death when reared on standard laboratory chow. [provided by MGI curators] |