function:Does not bind DNA by itself. Recruits histone deacetylases and DNA methyltransferases. Acts as transcriptional repressor and plays a role in gene silencing.,similarity:Contains 1 MBD (methyl-CpG-binding) domain.,subcellular location:Nuclear, in discrete foci.,subunit:Heterodimer with MBD2. Part of the NuRD and the MeCP1 complex. Binds HDAC1, MTA2, DNMT1, p66-alpha and p66-beta.,
Nucleus. Chromosome. Nuclear, in discrete foci. Detected on chromatin, at promoter regions of active genes.
Brain,Cervix,Eye,Muscle,Uterus,