Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables RNA polymerase II cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity and chromatin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within blastocyst formation; negative regulation of megakaryocyte differentiation; and negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; genitourinary system; integumental system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human GABPA (GA binding protein transcription factor subunit alpha).