Is predicted to encode a protein with the following domains: Chromo-like domain superfamily; Chromo/chromo shadow domain; Chromo (CHRromatin Organisation MOdifier) domain; and Chromo domain. Is an ortholog of C. elegans
hpl-1. In C. elegans,
hpl-1 is involved in several processes, including developmental process involved in reproduction; negative regulation of vulval development; and positive regulation of growth rate.