Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and estrogen response element binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be part of chromatin. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; genitourinary system; gut; heart; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human ESRRG (estrogen related receptor gamma).