Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity; RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and chromatin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including epithelial cell differentiation; negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway; and spleen development. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; gut; liver and biliary system; retina; and urinary system. Orthologous to human ONECUT1 (one cut homeobox 1).