NCBI Gene Info:Enables E-box binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Is expressed in several structures, including embryonic/larval garland cell; extended germ band embryo; and spermatocyte. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in cardiovascular system disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to several human genes including USF2 (upstream transcription factor 2, c-fos interacting). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022] |