The function of ZNF217 (zinc finger protein 217, Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000171940) is as follows. Binds to the promoters of target genes and functions as repressor. Promotes cell proliferation and antagonizes cell death. Promotes phosphorylation of AKT1 at 'Ser-473'. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16203743, ECO:0000269|PubMed:16940172, ECO:0000269|PubMed:17259635, ECO:0000269|PubMed:18625718}.