The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000148826 (NKX6-2, NK6 homeobox 2) is as follows. Transcription factor with repressor activity involved in the regulation of axon-glial interactions at myelin paranodes in oligodendrocytes. Binds to the consensus DNA sequence 5'-(A/T)TTAATGA- 3'. In oligodendrocytes, binds to MBP and PLP1 promoter regions. .