Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.0.0)
Enables RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding activity; chromatin binding activity; and histone H3K9me2 methyltransferase activity. Involved in circadian rhythm; male meiotic nuclear division; and negative regulation of macromolecule biosynthetic process. Located in nucleus. Part of heterochromatin. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; brain; genitourinary system; hemolymphoid system; and limb. Orthologous to human SUV39H2 (SUV39H2 histone lysine methyltransferase).