Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific; cis-regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and identical protein binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of mesenchymal cell apoptotic process; regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and tube morphogenesis. Located in nucleus. Part of transcription regulator complex. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; early conceptus; genitourinary system; gut; and sensory organ. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in kidney disease; maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 5; pancreas disease; renal cell carcinoma; and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Orthologous to human HNF1B (HNF1 homeobox B).