The function of CHD3 (chromodomain helicase DNA binding protein 3, ENSG00000170004) is as follows. ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling factor that binds and distorts nucleosomal DNA (PubMed:28977666). Acts as a component of the histone deacetylase NuRD complex which participates in the remodeling of chromatin (PubMed:16428440, PubMed:28977666, PubMed:30397230, PubMed:9804427). Involved in transcriptional repression as part of the NuRD complex (PubMed:27068747). Required for anchoring centrosomal pericentrin in both interphase and mitosis, for spindle organization and centrosome integrity (PubMed:17626165). {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16428440, ECO:0000269|PubMed:17626165, ECO:0000269|PubMed:27068747, ECO:0000269|PubMed:28977666, ECO:0000269|PubMed:30397230, ECO:0000269|PubMed:9804427}.