Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Predicted to enable DNA binding activity. Located in condensed chromosome, centromeric region. Part of pericentric heterochromatin. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system and genitourinary system. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in inner ear disease and primary biliary cholangitis. Orthologous to human CENPB (centromere protein B).