Predicted to enable DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in 5S class rRNA transcription by RNA polymerase III and transcription initiation from RNA polymerase III promoter. Part of ribonucleoprotein complex. Is expressed in brain; genitourinary system; and submandibular gland primordium. Orthologous to human GTF3C1 (general transcription factor IIIC subunit 1). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]