Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and sequence-specific DNA binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; skeletal muscle cell differentiation; and skeletal system morphogenesis. Predicted to be located in nucleoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; embryo mesenchyme; genitourinary system; and musculature. Orthologous to human MYF5 (myogenic factor 5).