The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000175727 (MLXIP, MLX interacting protein) is as follows. Binds DNA as a heterodimer with MLX and activates transcription. Binds to the canonical E box sequence 5'-CACGTG-3'. Plays a role in transcriptional activation of glycolytic target genes. Involved in glucose-responsive gene regulation. {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:Q2VPU4, ECO:0000269|PubMed:12446771, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16782875}.