Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity. Involved in regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Acts upstream of or within regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Predicted to be located in cytosol; focal adhesion; and nucleoplasm. Predicted to be active in nucleus. Is expressed in eye; genitourinary system; heart; and limb. Orthologous to human IRF2 (interferon regulatory factor 2).