Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity. Involved in negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Predicted to be located in cytosol; focal adhesion; and nuclear body. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; early conceptus; genitourinary system; liver; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 7 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human KLF11 (KLF transcription factor 11).