"The function of binding to a specific DNA sequence in order to modulate transcription. The transcription factor may or may not also interact selectively with a protein or macromolecular complex [goid 3700] [evidence IEA]; A ligand-dependent receptor found in the nucleus of the cell [goid 4879] [evidence IEA]; Interacting selectively with zinc (Zn) ions [goid 8270] [evidence IEA]; Interacting selectively with DNA of a specific nucleotide composition, e.g. GC-rich DNA binding, or with a specific sequence motif or type of DNA e.g. promotor binding or rDNA binding [goid 43565] [evidence IEA]; Interacting selectively with any metal ion [goid 46872] [evidence IEA]; The function of binding to a specific DNA sequence in order to modulate transcription. The transcription factor may or may not also interact selectively with a protein or macromolecular complex [goid 3700] [evidence IEA]; A ligand-dependent receptor found in the nucleus of the cell [goid 4879] [evidence IEA]; Interacting selectively with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules) [goid 5515] [evidence IEA]; Any transcription regulator activity required for initiation or upregulation of transcription [goid 16563] [evidence IEA]; Any transcription regulator activity that prevents or downregulates transcription [goid 16564] [evidence IEA]; The function of binding to a specific DNA sequence in order to modulate transcription. The transcription factor may or may not also interact selectively with a protein or macromolecular complex [goid 3700] [evidence IEA]; Combining with a steroid hormone to initiate a change in cell activity [goid 3707] [evidence IEA]; Combining with a prostaglandin (PG) to initiate a change in cell activity [goid 4955] [pmid 9568715] [evidence TAS]; Interacting selectively with any protein or protein complex (a complex of two or more proteins that may include other nonprotein molecules) [goid 5515] [evidence IEA]; Interacting selectively with a drug, any naturally occurring or synthetic substance, other than a nutrient, that, when administered or applied to an organism, affects the structure or functioning of the organism; in particular, any such substance used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease [goid 8144] [pmid 9113987] [evidence IDA]; Interacting selectively with a drug, any naturally occurring or synthetic substance, other than a nutrient, that, when administered or applied to an organism, affects the structure or functioning of the organism; in particular, any such substance used in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease [goid 8144] [pmid 10622252] [evidence IDA]; Interacting selectively with zinc (Zn) ions [goid 8270] [evidence IEA]; Any transcription regulator activity required for initiation or upregulation of transcription [goid 16563] [evidence IEA]; Any transcription regulator activity that prevents or downregulates transcription [goid 16564] [evidence IEA]; Interacting selectively with a transcription activator, any protein whose activity is required to initiate or upregulate transcription [goid 33613] [pmid 10622252] [evidence IDA]; Interacting selectively with DNA of a specific nucleotide composition, e.g. GC-rich DNA binding, or with a specific sequence motif or type of DNA e.g. promotor binding or rDNA binding [goid 43565] [evidence IEA]; Interacting selectively with any metal ion [goid 46872] [evidence IEA]; Interacting selectively with a retinoid X receptor [goid 46965] [pmid 9568715] [evidence IDA]; Interacting selectively with a nonidentical protein to form a heterodimer [goid 46982] [pmid 9744270] [evidence TAS]; Interacting selectively with arachidonic acid, a straight chain fatty acid with 20 carbon atoms and four double bonds per molecule. Arachidonic acid is the all-Z-(5,8,11,14)-isomer [goid 50544] [pmid 9568715] [evidence ISS]"