The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the HSF family of transcription factors that bind specifically to the heat-shock promoter element and activate transcription. Heat shock transcription factors activate heat-shock response genes under conditions of heat or other stresses. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.,HSF2,HSF 2,HSTF 2,HSTF2,Epigenetics & Nuclear Signaling,Transcription Factors,HSF2