CENPC
Developmental stage
Expression varies across the cell cycle, with high levels in G2 phase (at the mRNA level).
Domain
The MIF2 homology domain II targets centromeres and binds the alpha satellite DNA in vivo. The MIF2 homology domain III can induce CENPC dimerization/oligomerization.
Function
Component of the CENPA-NAC (nucleosome-associated) complex, a complex that plays a central role in assembly of kinetochore proteins, mitotic progression and chromosome segregation. The CENPA-NAC complex recruits the CENPA-CAD (nucleosome distal) complex and may be involved in incorporation of newly synthesized CENPA into centromeres. CENPC recruits DNA methylation and DNMT3B to both centromeric and pericentromeric satellite repeats and regulates the histone code in these regions.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the CENP-C/MIF2 family.
Cellular localization
- Nucleus
- Chromosome
- Centromere
- Kinetochore
- Chromosome
- Centromere
- Localizes exclusively in the kinetochore domain of centromeres.
Alternative names
CENPC1, ICEN7, CENPC, Centromere protein C, CENP-C, Centromere autoantigen C, Centromere protein C 1, Interphase centromere complex protein 7, CENP-C 1