Polycomb Protein Scm

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Polycomb protein Scm (877 aa, ~94 kDa) is encoded by the Drosophila Scm gene. This protein is part of a complex that is required to maintain the transcriptionally repressive state of homeotic genes throughout development.

**Synonyms:** - Sex Comb on Midleg Protein - Sex Combs on Midleg