Plays a major role in early metanephros and genital development. Widely expressed, with prominent expression in the cochlea (PubMed:29955957). Expressed at high levels in fetal kidney (PubMed:29100091). In adult tissues, highest levels in vagina, cervix and epididymis (PubMed:29100091). The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. The disease is caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry. Belongs to the GREB1 family. Wrong choice of CDS. Extended N-terminus. Probable cloning artifact. Spurious priming from an intronic poly-A tract.