The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000102349 (KLF8, KLF transcription factor 8) is as follows. Transcriptional repressor and activator. Binds to CACCC-boxes promoter elements. Also binds the GT-box of cyclin D1 promoter and mediates cell cycle progression at G(1) phase as a downstream target of focal adhesion kinase (FAK). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:10756197, ECO:0000269|PubMed:12820964, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16617055}.