Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Predicted to enable chromatin binding activity and histone binding activity. Acts upstream of or within anterior/posterior pattern specification; chromatin remodeling; and spermatogenesis. Located in chromocenter and male germ cell nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including branchial arch; genitourinary system; gut; limb; and nervous system. Orthologous to human SCMH1 (Scm polycomb group protein homolog 1).