Molecular function

direct ligand regulated sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity, transcription factor activity, direct ligand regulated sequence-specific DNA binding

A DNA-binding transcription factor activity regulated by binding to a ligand and that modulates the transcription of specific genes and gene sets. Examples include the lac and trp repressors in E.coli and steroid hormone receptors.

For usage guidance, see comment in GO:0003700 ; DNA-binding transcription factor activity.