Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables several functions, including DNA binding activity; DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; and enzyme binding activity. Contributes to RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in several processes, including liver development; regulation of leukocyte differentiation; and response to bacterium. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including mammary gland epithelium development; positive regulation of osteoblast differentiation; and regulation of gene expression. Located in condensed chromosome, centromeric region; cytoplasm; and nuclear matrix. Part of C/EBP complex and chromatin. Is expressed in several structures, including adrenal gland; connective tissue; extraembryonic component; genitourinary system; and integumental system. Used to study osteochondrodysplasia and viral infectious disease. Orthologous to human CEBPB (CCAAT enhancer binding protein beta).