Transcription initiation factor TFIID subunit 8 (Taf8)

Transcription factor TFIID is one of the overall factors required for precise and controlled initiation by RNA polymerase II. Mediates both basal and activator-dependent transcription.

Plays a role in the differentiation of preadipocyte fibroblasts to adipocytes, however does not seem to play a role in differentiation of myoblasts. Required for the integration of TAF10 from the TAF complex (By similarity).