Probable transcription factor, involved in meiosis and stress protection. Expressed at higher level in nuclei. Expressed throughout all embryonic and post-embryonic stages. RNAi-mediated knockdown reduces expression of sod-3 (PubMed:28940692). RNAi-mediated knockdown on a cep-1 mutant background increases germ cell apoptosis (PubMed:28940692). Belongs to the requiem/DPF family.