Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.4.0)
Enables DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA polymerase II-specific and protein kinase binding activity. Involved in cytokine-mediated signaling pathway; defense response to symbiont; and positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. Located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; eye; ovary; and urinary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in herpes simplex; inflammatory bowel disease 14; multiple sclerosis; rheumatoid arthritis; and systemic lupus erythematosus. Orthologous to human IRF5 (interferon regulatory factor 5).
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