Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Involved in several processes, including negative regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; salivary gland development; and sensory epithelium regeneration. Acts upstream of or within regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in nucleus. Part of transcription regulator complex. Is expressed in parotid gland; sublingual gland; submandibular gland; and ureter. Orthologous to human ASCL3 (achaete-scute family bHLH transcription factor 3).