Gene: MORC1

Alternate names for this Gene: CT33|MORC|ZCW6

Gene Summary: This gene encodes the human homolog of mouse morc and like the mouse protein it is testis-specific. Mouse studies support a testis-specific function since only male knockout mice are infertile; infertility is the only apparent defect. These studies further support a role for this protein early in spermatogenesis, possibly by affecting entry into apoptosis because testis from knockout mice show greatly increased numbers of apoptotic cells.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 3

Location in Chromosome : 3q13.13

Description of this Gene: MORC family CW-type zinc finger 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding