Paired-like homeobox transcription factor involved in embryogenesis (, ). May act as a regulator of embryo genome activation . Binds to a 36 bp DNA elements containing a 5'-TAATCC-3' sequence motif, referred to as EEA motif (EGA-enriched Alu-motif), present in the promoters of target genes activated in early embryos (, ).
Inactive transcriptional activity.
Subcellular locations: Nucleus