Component of the DREAM complex, a multiprotein complex that can both act as a transcription activator or repressor depending on the context. In follicle cells, the complex plays a central role in the site-specific DNA replication at the chorion loci. During development, the complex represses transcription of developmentally controlled E2F target genes. Can stimulate E2F-dependent transcription. Heterodimer of E2f and Dp. Cooperate to give sequence-specific DNA binding and optimal trans-activation. Component of the DREAM complex at least composed of Myb, Caf1-55, mip40, mip120, mip130, E2f2, Dp, Rbf, Rbf2, lin-52, HDAC1/Rpd3 and l(3)mbt. Belongs to the E2F/DP family.