Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within ectoderm development; gastrulation with mouth forming second; and positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including cortical plate; early conceptus; genitourinary system; limb; and trunk somite. Orthologous to human ZBTB17 (zinc finger and BTB domain containing 17).