The function of ENSG00000184895 (SRY, sex determining region Y) is as follows. Transcriptional regulator that controls a genetic switch in male development (PubMed:11563911). It is necessary and sufficient for initiating male sex determination by directing the development of supporting cell precursors (pre-Sertoli cells) as Sertoli rather than granulosa cells (PubMed:16414182, PubMed:16996051). Involved in different aspects of gene regulation including promoter activation or repression (PubMed:9525897). Binds to the DNA consensus sequence 5'- [AT]AACAA[AT]-3' (PubMed:11563911, PubMed:1425584, PubMed:15170344, PubMed:8159753, PubMed:8265659). SRY HMG box recognizes DNA by partial intercalation in the minor groove and promotes DNA bending (PubMed:11563911, PubMed:1425584, PubMed:15170344, PubMed:16762365, PubMed:8159753, PubMed:8265659). Also involved in pre-mRNA splicing (PubMed:11818535). In male adult brain involved in the maintenance of motor functions of dopaminergic neurons (By similarity). {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:P36394, ECO:0000269|PubMed:11563911, ECO:0000269|PubMed:11818535, ECO:0000269|PubMed:1425584, ECO:0000269|PubMed:15170344, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16762365, ECO:0000269|PubMed:8159753, ECO:0000269|PubMed:8265659, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9525897, ECO:0000303|PubMed:16414182, ECO:0000303|PubMed:16996051}.