Transcriptional repressor which associates with the NoRC (nucleolar remodeling complex) complex and plays a key role in repressing rDNA transcription. The sumoylated form modulates the stability of the NoRC complex component BAZ2A/TIP5 by controlling its USP21-mediated deubiquitination (, ). Binds to unmethylated major satellite DNA and is involved in the recruitment of the Polycomb repressive complex 2 (PRC2) to major satellites (By similarity). Stimulates the ERCC6L translocase and ATPase activities .
Subcellular locations: Nucleus, Nucleus, Nucleolus
In the nucleus, observed in heterochromatic foci containing CBX1, CBX3, CBX5 and histone H3 trimethylated at 'Lys-9'. Released from chromatin during decondensation. Association with heterochromatin does not depend on sumoylation.
Expressed at least in heart, kidney, liver, ovary and spleen, with highest levels in spleen and lowest in heart. Expressed on the surface of T-cells.