Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific. Acts upstream of or within hematopoietic progenitor cell differentiation; positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and spongiotrophoblast layer development. Predicted to be located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including extraembryonic component; nervous system; and placenta. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in autoimmune thyroiditis. Orthologous to human ZFAT (zinc finger and AT-hook domain containing).