Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables several functions, including DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; histone H3K9 methyltransferase activity; and transcription coactivator activity. Involved in several processes, including brown fat cell differentiation; positive regulation of cold-induced thermogenesis; and regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; negative regulation of transforming growth factor beta receptor signaling pathway; and positive regulation of brown fat cell differentiation. Located in nucleus. Part of transcription repressor complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; central nervous system; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and sensory organ. Used to study left ventricular noncompaction. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in dilated cardiomyopathy 1LL. Orthologous to human PRDM16 (PR/SET domain 16).