Barx2 is a transcription factor.Barx2 binds optimally to the DNA consensus sequence 5'-YYTAATGRTTTTY-3'.Barx2 may control the expression of neural adhesion molecules such as L1 or Ng-CAM during embryonic development of both the central and peripherical nervous system.Barx2 may be involved in controlling adhesive processes in keratinizing epithelia.