background:
Component of heterochromatin. Recognizes and binds histone H3 tails methylated at 'Lys-9', leading to epigenetic repression. Interaction with lamin B receptor (LBR) can contribute to the association of the heterochromatin with the inner nuclear membrane.
Tissue specificity: Expressed in all adult and embryonic tissues.
Function:
Component of heterochromatin. Recognizes and binds histone H3 tails methylated at 'Lys-9', leading to epigenetic repression. Interaction with lamin B receptor (LBR) can contribute to the association of the heterochromatin with the inner nuclear membrane.
Subunit:
Homodimer.
Subcellular Location:
Nucleus.
Tissue Specificity:
Expressed in all adult and embryonic tissues.
Similarity:
Contains 2 chromo domains.
Database links:
UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot: P83916.1
Important Note:
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.
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