Gene: ZAR1

Alternate names for this Gene: Z3CXXC6

Gene Summary: This maternal effect gene is oocyte-specific and encodes a protein that is thought to function in the initiation of embryogenesis. A similar protein in mouse is required for female fertility.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 4

Location in Chromosome : 4p11

Description of this Gene: zygote arrest 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding