| Primary Identifier | MGI:1347463 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
| Chromosome | 13 | NCBI Gene Number | 15229 |
| Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
| description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 9.1.0) Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in several processes, including kidney development; luteinizing hormone secretion; and regulation of gene expression. Acts upstream of or within axon guidance; branching involved in ureteric bud morphogenesis; and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; integumental system; metanephros; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human FOXD1 (forkhead box D1). PHENOTYPE: Mice homozygous for this targeted mutation die within 24 hours after birth with severe defects in nephrogenesis, and abnormal development of the renal collecting system. [provided by MGI curators] |