Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables double-stranded DNA binding activity and minor groove of adenine-thymine-rich DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in chromosome condensation; heterochromatin formation; and negative regulation of DNA recombination. Located in nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; early conceptus; endocrine gland; female reproductive system; and gut. Orthologous to human H1-0 (H1.0 linker histone).