DNA binding proteins that associates with chromatin and has the ability to bend DNA. Binds preferentially single-stranded DNA. Involved in V(D)J recombination by acting as a cofactor of the RAG complex. Acts by stimulating cleavage and RAG protein binding at the 23 bp spacer of conserved recombination signal sequences (RSS). Heparin-binding protein that has a role in the extension of neurite-type Cytoplasmic domain processes in developing cells .
A human placental cDNA clone that encodes nonhistone chromosomal protein HMG-1.Wen L., Huang J.K., Johnson B.H., Reeck G.R.Nucleic Acids Res. 17:1197-1214(1989)
Research Topic:Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling