Chromobox protein homolog 3 (CBX3)

Appears to be involved in transcriptional silencing in heterochromatin-like complexes. Recognizes and binds histone H3 tails methylated at 'Lys-9', leading to epigenetic repression.

May contribute to the institution of the heterochromatin with the inner nuclear membrane through its interaction with lamin B receptor (LBR). Involved in the creation of functional kinetochore through interaction with MIS12 complicated proteins.