Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Predicted to be located in cytoplasm and nucleus. Predicted to be part of transcription regulator complex. Is an ortholog of C. elegans
hif-1. In C. elegans,
hif-1 is involved in several processes, including determination of adult lifespan; positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II; and response to stress.