Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; identical protein binding activity; and sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in several processes, including circulatory system development; nephron development; and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including circulatory system development; osteoblast development; and positive regulation of osteoblast differentiation. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; heart; jaw; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human HEY1 (hes related family bHLH transcription factor with YRPW motif 1).