Gene: SPATA16

Alternate names for this Gene: NYD-SP12|SPGF6

Gene Summary: This gene encodes a testis-specific protein that belongs to the tetratricopeptide repeat-like superfamily. The encoded protein localizes to the Golgi apparatus and may play a role in spermatogenesis.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 3

Location in Chromosome : 3q26.31

Description of this Gene: spermatogenesis associated 16

Type of Gene: protein-coding

rs137853118 in SPATA16 gene and Globozoospermia PMID 17847006 2007 Homozygous mutation in SPATA16 is associated with male infertility in human globozoospermia.

rs6445096 in SPATA16 gene and Hepatitis C PMID 31260374 2019 Impact of IFNL4 Genetic Variants on Sustained Virologic Response and Viremia in Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 3 Patients.