Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables bHLH transcription factor binding activity and sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in nuclear body. Predicted to be part of protein-containing complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; dorsal root ganglion; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; and retina. Used to study encephalomyelitis. Orthologous to human IKZF4 (IKAROS family zinc finger 4).