This gene encodes a member of the synaptonemal complex, which links homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. The tripartite structure of the complex is highly conserved amongst metazoans. It consists of two lateral elements and a central region formed by transverse elements and a central element. The protein encoded by this gene localizes to the central element and is required for initiation and elongation of the synapsis. Allelic variants of this gene have been associated with premature ovarian failure and spermatogenic failure. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2016]
Function:
Major component of the transverse central element of synaptonemal complexes (SCS), formed between homologous chromosomes during meiotic prophase. Requires SYCP1 in order to be incorporated into the central element. May have a role in the synaptonemal complexe assembly, stabilization and recombination.
Subcellular Location:
Nucleus. Chromosome. Associates with chromatin. In prophase I stage of meiosis, localizes in the transverse central elements of the central region between lateral elements of the synaptonemal complexes. Found only where the chromosome cores are synapsed. Colocalizes with SYCE2 in the central elements.
Similarity:
Belongs to the SYCE family.
SWISS:
Q8N0S2
Gene ID:
93426
Database links:
Entrez Gene: 93426 Human
Omim: 611486 Human
SwissProt: Q8N0S2 Human
Unigene: 553795 Human
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