The function of BARX1 (BARX homeobox 1, ENSG00000131668) is as follows. Transcription factor, which is involved in craniofacial development, in odontogenesis and in stomach organogenesis. May have a role in the differentiation of molars from incisors. Plays a role in suppressing endodermal Wnt activity (By similarity). Binds to a regulatory module of the NCAM promoter. {ECO:0000250, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9804553}.