| Name | Synaptonemal complex central element protein 3 |
| Description | Major component of the transverse central element of synaptonemal complexes (SCS), formed between homologous chromosomes during meiotic prophase. Required for chromosome loading of the central element-specific SCS proteins, and for initiating synapsis between homologous chromosomes. Chromosome loading appears to require SYCP1. Required for fertility (By similarity). |
| UniProt ID | A1L190 |
| Gene | SYCE3 |