Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables several functions, including DNA-binding transcription factor activity; DNA-binding transcription factor binding activity; and chromatin binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including T cell activation; negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and reflex. Located in nuclear matrix. Part of heterochromatin. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; nervous system; respiratory system; and sensory organ. Used to study Sjogren's syndrome. Orthologous to human SATB1 (SATB homeobox 1).