Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables methylated histone binding activity. Involved in negative regulation of macromolecule biosynthetic process; stem cell differentiation; and stem cell population maintenance. Part of ESC/E(Z) complex. Is expressed in several structures, including brain ventricular layer; early conceptus; eye; genitourinary system; and intestine. Orthologous to human PHF19 (PHD finger protein 19).