Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in granular component. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; eye; genitourinary system; gut; and skeletal muscle tissue. Orthologous to human CARF (calcium responsive transcription factor).