Predicted to enable centromeric DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in attachment of mitotic spindle microtubules to kinetochore; kinetochore assembly; and spindle attachment to meiosis I kinetochore. Predicted to be located in kinetochore and nucleus. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in CREST syndrome and liver cirrhosis. Orthologous to human CENPC (centromere protein C).