The function of MYF5 (myogenic factor 5, Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000111049) is as follows. Transcriptional activator that promotes transcription of muscle-specific target genes and plays a role in muscle differentiation (PubMed:29887215). Together with MYOG and MYOD1, co-occupies muscle- specific gene promoter core region during myogenesis. Induces fibroblasts to differentiate into myoblasts. Probable sequence specific DNA-binding protein. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:2721498, ECO:0000269|PubMed:29887215}.