Predicted to enable DNA-binding transcription factor activity; sequence-specific DNA binding activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Predicted to be involved in regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Is an ortholog of C. elegans
nhr-49. In C. elegans,
nhr-49 is involved in determination of adult lifespan; positive regulation of transcription from RNA polymerase II promoter in response to stress; and regulation of fatty acid metabolic process.