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] [pmid 20380946] [evidence NAS]; Functions to initiate or regulate RNA polymerase III transcription [goid 3709] [pmid 8943358] [evidence TAS]; Functions in the initiation of ribosome-mediated translation of mRNA into a polypeptide [goid 3743] [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] [pmid 7624363] [evidence TAS]; 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]; Interacting selectively with any metal ion [goid 46872] [evidence IEA]; Functions in the initiation of ribosome-mediated translation of mRNA into a polypeptide [goid 3743] [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]; Interacting selectively with zinc (Zn) ions [goid 8270] [evidence IEA]; Plays a role in regulating transcription; may bind a promoter or enhancer DNA sequence or interact with a DNA-binding transcription factor [goid 30528] [evidence IEA]; Functions in the initiation of ribosome-mediated translation of mRNA into a polypeptide [goid 3743] [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]; Interacting selectively with zinc (Zn) ions [goid 8270] [evidence IEA]; Plays a role in regulating transcription; may bind a promoter or enhancer DNA sequence or interact with a DNA-binding transcription factor [goid 30528] [evidence IEA]; Interacting selectively with zinc (Zn) ions [goid 8270] [evidence IEA]; Plays a role in regulating transcription; may bind a promoter or enhancer DNA sequence or interact with a DNA-binding transcription factor [goid 30528] [evidence IEA]; Functions in the initiation of ribosome-mediated translation of mRNA into a polypeptide [goid 3743] [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]; Interacting selectively with zinc (Zn) ions [goid 8270] [evidence IEA]; Plays a role in regulating transcription; may bind a promoter or enhancer DNA sequence or interact with a DNA-binding transcription factor [goid 30528] [evidence IEA]