Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription; negative regulation of cell growth; and positive regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Acts upstream of or within regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; early conceptus; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; and retina. Orthologous to human FOXK1 (forkhead box K1).