Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.3.0)
Enables histone H3K9me2/3 reader activity and identical protein binding activity. Acts upstream of or within gene expression and negative regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Located in chromocenter; pericentric heterochromatin; and pronucleus. Part of ribonucleoprotein complex. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; genitourinary system; integumental system; nervous system; and sensory organ. Orthologous to human CBX1 (chromobox 1).
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