BrlA, abaA and wetA are pivotal regulators of conidiophore development and conidium maturation (By similarity). They act individually and together to regulate their own expression and that of numerous other sporulation-specific genes (By similarity). Binds to the sequence 5'-CATTCY-3', where Y is a pyrimidine, making both major- and minor-groove contacts (By similarity). Essential for differentiation and functionality of phialides as conidiogenous cells (PubMed:20966095). Regulates autolysis and cell death (PubMed:20966095). Positively regulates expression of the gliotoxin biosynthetic gene cluster in actively growing vegetative cells, and likely bridges morphological and chemical development during the life-cycle (PubMed:26032501). Negatively regulates expression of the melanin biosynthetic gene cluster (PubMed:24123270). localizes to the nuclei of phialides and terminal cells of mature conidia (By similarity). Highly expressed during conidiation (PubMed:20966095). Expression is positively regulated by hsp90 (PubMed:22822234). Expression is decreased by 2',4'-Dihydroxychalcone (2',4'-DHC) (PubMed:26190922). Results in the formation of aberrant conidiophores exhibiting reiterated cylinder-like terminal cells lacking spores and causes delayed autolysis and cell death (PubMed:20966095). Reduces significantly expression of the gliotoxin biosynthetic gene cluster including gliM, gliP, gliT, and gliZ (PubMed:26032501). Belongs to the TEC1 family.