Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables several functions, including chromatin binding activity; histone binding activity; and p53 binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription and negative regulation of apoptotic process. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including negative regulation of fibroblast apoptotic process; prepulse inhibition; and social behavior. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system gland; nervous system; and sensory organ. Used to study autism spectrum disorder. Orthologous to human CHD8 (chromodomain helicase DNA binding protein 8).