This gene encodes a nucleic-acid binding protein with
seven zinc-finger domains. The protein has a preference for binding
single stranded DNA and RNA. The protein functions in
cap-independent translation of ornithine decarboxylase mRNA, and
may also function in sterol-mediated transcriptional regulation. A
CCTG expansion in the first intron of this gene results in myotonic
dystrophy type 2. Multiple transcript variants encoding different
isoforms have been found for this gene.
