Ubtf - upstream binding transcription factor, RNA polymerase I Gene

Predicted to enable several functions, including RNA polymerase I general transcription initiation factor activity; RNA polymerase I transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and scaffold protein binding activity. Involved in positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase I. Acts upstream of or within cellular response to leukemia inhibitory factor; rDNA heterochromatin assembly; and transcription elongation from RNA polymerase I promoter. Located in nucleolus. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; branchial arch; early conceptus; genitourinary system; and limb. Orthologous to human UBTF (upstream binding transcription factor). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]