Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in hemopoiesis; natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity; and positive regulation of type II interferon production. Acts upstream of or within mRNA metabolic process. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including blood; central nervous system; genitourinary system; retina; and yolk sac. Orthologous to human CEBPG (CCAAT enhancer binding protein gamma).