Term Name:	ligand-modulated transcription factor activity
Synonyms:	direct ligand regulated sequence-specific DNA binding transcription factor activity, ligand-activated transcription factor activity, transcription factor activity, direct ligand regulated sequence-specific DNA binding
Definition:	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.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0098531]    QuickGO    AmiGO