This domain is part of a cytosine specific DNA methyltransferaseenzyme. It functions non-catalytically to target the protein towards replication foci. This allows the DNMT1 protein to methylate the correct residues. This domain targets DMAP1 and HDAC2 to the replication foci during the S phase of mitosis. They are thought to have some importance in conversion of critical histone lysine moieties. [1]
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