Enables DNA-binding transcription repressor activity; core promoter sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and enzyme binding activity. Involved in several processes, including muscle structure development; neuron migration; and olfactory behavior. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Expressed in amphid neurons; body wall musculature; head neurons; and pharynx. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including gastrointestinal system cancer (multiple); ulnar-mammary syndrome; and vertebral anomalies and variable endocrine and T-cell dysfunction. Is an ortholog of human TBX2 (T-box transcription factor 2) and TBX3 (T-box transcription factor 3).
Is affected by several genes including unc-30; tbx-2; and tdp-1 based on RNA-seq and microarray studies. Is affected by Diazinon and Hydrolyzable Tannins based on microarray studies.