Enables DNA binding activity; SUMO transferase activity; and ubiquitin protein ligase binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including protein sumoylation; regulation of osteoblast differentiation; and transcription, DNA-templated. Located in nuclear body. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; central nervous system; early conceptus; embryo mesenchyme; and genitourinary system. Orthologous to human PIAS2 (protein inhibitor of activated STAT 2). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]