Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity and chromatin binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cartilage development; leukocyte differentiation; and lung development. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; skeleton; skin; and telencephalon. Orthologous to human FOSL2 (FOS like 2, AP-1 transcription factor subunit).