Name

ESCO1 Gene

establishment of sister chromatid cohesion N-acetyltransferase 1

Enables identical protein binding activity; peptide-lysine-N-acetyltransferase activity; and zinc ion binding activity. Involved in peptidyl-lysine acetylation; post-translational protein acetylation; and regulation of DNA replication. Located in chromatin. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

ESCO2 Gene

establishment of sister chromatid cohesion N-acetyltransferase 2

This gene encodes a protein that may have acetyltransferase activity and may be required for the establishment of sister chromatid cohesion during the S phase of mitosis. Mutations in this gene have been associated with Roberts syndrome. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LOC100127934 Gene

meiotic nuclear divisions 1 homolog (S. cerevisiae) pseudogene

MND1 Gene

meiotic nuclear divisions 1 homolog (S. cerevisiae)

The product of the MND1 gene associates with HOP2 (MIM 608665) to form a stable heterodimeric complex that binds DNA and stimulates the recombinase activity of RAD51 (MIM 179617) and DMC1 (MIM 602721) (Chi et al., 2007 [PubMed 17639080]). Both the MND1 and HOP2 genes are indispensable for meiotic recombination.[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

RMND1 Gene

required for meiotic nuclear division 1 homolog (S. cerevisiae)

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the evolutionary conserved sif2 family of proteins that share the DUF155 domain in common. This protein is thought to be localized in the mitochondria and involved in mitochondrial translation. Mutations in this gene are associated with combined oxidative phosphorylation deficiency-11. Alternatively spliced transcript variants have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Dec 2012]

SPO11 Gene

SPO11 meiotic protein covalently bound to DSB

Meiotic recombination and chromosome segregation require the formation of double-strand breaks (DSBs) in paired chromosome homologs. During meiosis in yeast, a meiotic recombination protein is covalently-linked to the 5' end of DSBs and is essential for the formation of DSBs. The protein encoded by this gene is similar in sequence and conserved features to the yeast meiotic recombination protein. The encoded protein belongs to the TOP6A protein family. Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene, but the full-length nature of only two of them have been described. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

EME1 Gene

essential meiotic structure-specific endonuclease 1

This gene encodes a protein that complexes with methyl methanesulfonate-sensitive UV-sensitive 81 protein to form an endonuclease complex. The encoded protein interacts with specifc DNA structures including nicked Holliday junctions, 3'-flap structures and aberrant replication fork structures. This protein may be involved in repairing DNA damage and in maintaining genomic stability. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.[provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

EME2 Gene

essential meiotic structure-specific endonuclease subunit 2

EME2 forms a heterodimer with MUS81 (MIM 606591) that functions as an XPF (MIM 278760)-type flap/fork endonuclease in DNA repair (Ciccia et al., 2007 [PubMed 17289582]).[supplied by OMIM, Mar 2008]

REC8 Gene

REC8 meiotic recombination protein

This gene encodes a member of the kleisin family of SMC (structural maintenance of chromosome) protein partners. The protein localizes to the axial elements of chromosomes during meiosis in both oocytes and spermatocytes. In the mouse, the homologous protein is a key component of the meiotic cohesion complex, which regulates sister chromatid cohesion and recombination between homologous chromosomes. Multiple alternatively spliced variants, encoding the same protein, have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LOC100422493 Gene

required for meiotic nuclear division 1 homolog (S. cerevisiae) pseudogene

MEIKIN Gene

meiotic kinetochore factor

Predicted to be involved in meiotic chromosome segregation and meiotic sister chromatid cohesion. Predicted to be located in kinetochore. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

MRE11B Gene

MRE11 meiotic recombination 11 homolog B (pseudogene)

MRE11A Gene

MRE11 meiotic recombination 11 homolog A (S. cerevisiae)

This gene encodes a nuclear protein involved in homologous recombination, telomere length maintenance, and DNA double-strand break repair. By itself, the protein has 3' to 5' exonuclease activity and endonuclease activity. The protein forms a complex with the RAD50 homolog; this complex is required for nonhomologous joining of DNA ends and possesses increased single-stranded DNA endonuclease and 3' to 5' exonuclease activities. In conjunction with a DNA ligase, this protein promotes the joining of noncomplementary ends in vitro using short homologies near the ends of the DNA fragments. This gene has a pseudogene on chromosome 3. Alternative splicing of this gene results in two transcript variants encoding different isoforms. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

LOC100133316 Gene

required for meiotic nuclear division 1 homolog (S. cerevisiae) pseudogene

DMC1 Gene

DNA meiotic recombinase 1

This gene encodes a member of the superfamily of recombinases (also called DNA strand-exchange proteins). Recombinases are important for repairing double-strand DNA breaks during mitosis and meiosis. This protein, which is evolutionarily conserved, is reported to be essential for meiotic homologous recombination and may thus play an important role in generating diversity of genetic information. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, May 2013]

REC114 Gene

REC114 meiotic recombination protein

The protein encoded by this gene is orthologous to the mouse meiotic recombination protein REC114, which is involved in DNA double-strand break formation during meiosis. The encoded protein is conserved in most eukaryotes and was first discovered and characterized in yeast. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2017]

RMND5A Gene

required for meiotic nuclear division 5 homolog A (S. cerevisiae)

Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity and ubiquitin protein ligase activity. Predicted to contribute to ubiquitin-protein transferase activity. Predicted to be involved in proteasome-mediated ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process and protein polyubiquitination. Located in cytoplasm and nucleoplasm. Part of ubiquitin ligase complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

RMND5B Gene

required for meiotic nuclear division 5 homolog B (S. cerevisiae)

Predicted to enable metal ion binding activity and ubiquitin protein ligase activity. Predicted to contribute to ubiquitin-protein transferase activity. Predicted to be involved in proteasome-mediated ubiquitin-dependent protein catabolic process. Located in cytosol. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

BRME1 Gene

break repair meiotic recombinase recruitment factor 1

Predicted to enable damaged DNA binding activity. Predicted to be involved in meiosis I; protein localization to site of double-strand break; and spermatogenesis. Predicted to be located in chromosome. Predicted to be active in site of double-strand break. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

TOP6BL Gene

TOP6B like initiator of meiotic double strand breaks

Predicted to be involved in meiotic DNA double-strand break formation and reciprocal meiotic recombination. Predicted to be located in chromosome. Implicated in gestational trophoblastic neoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SKA1 Gene

spindle and kinetochore associated complex subunit 1

Enables microtubule binding activity. Involved in attachment of mitotic spindle microtubules to kinetochore; negative regulation of mitotic spindle assembly checkpoint signaling; and positive regulation of microtubule polymerization. Located in intercellular bridge; kinetochore; and microtubule cytoskeleton. Part of SKA complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SKA3 Gene

spindle and kinetochore associated complex subunit 3

This gene encodes a component of the spindle and kinetochore-associated protein complex that regulates microtubule attachment to the kinetochores during mitosis. The encoded protein localizes to the outer kinetechore and may be required for normal chromosome segregation and cell division. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009]

SKA2 Gene

spindle and kinetochore associated complex subunit 2

Enables microtubule binding activity. Involved in attachment of mitotic spindle microtubules to kinetochore and regulation of microtubule polymerization or depolymerization. Located in spindle microtubule. Part of SKA complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SPDL1 Gene

spindle apparatus coiled-coil protein 1

This gene encodes a coiled-coil domain-containing protein that functions in mitotic spindle formation and chromosome segregation. The encoded protein plays a role in coordinating microtubule attachment by promoting recruitment of dynein proteins, and in mitotic checkpoint signaling. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016]

SKA2P1 Gene

spindle and kinetochore associated complex subunit 2 pseudogene 1

MZT2A Gene

mitotic spindle organizing protein 2A

Located in centrosome; cytosol; and nucleoplasm. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

MZT2B Gene

mitotic spindle organizing protein 2B

Located in cytosol; microtubule cytoskeleton; and nucleoplasm. Part of gamma-tubulin ring complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

CCSAP Gene

centriole, cilia and spindle-associated protein

Enables microtubule binding activity. Involved in mitotic spindle microtubule depolymerization and regulation of mitotic spindle assembly. Located in axon; ciliary transition zone; and cytoskeleton. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

SFI1 Gene

Sfi1 homolog, spindle assembly associated (yeast)

Enables phosphatase binding activity. Predicted to be located in cytosol. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

CSPP1 Gene

centrosome and spindle pole associated protein 1

This gene encodes a centrosome and spindle pole associated protein. The encoded protein plays a role in cell-cycle progression and spindle organization, regulates cytokinesis, interacts with Nephrocystin 8 and is required for cilia formation. Mutations in this gene result in primary cilia abnormalities and classical Joubert syndrome. Alternatively spliced transcript variants encoding distinct isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Apr 2014]

SASS6 Gene

spindle assembly 6 homolog (C. elegans)

The protein encoded by this gene is a central component of centrioles and is necessary for their duplication and function. Centrioles adopt a cartwheel-shaped structure, with the encoded protein forming the hub and spokes inside a microtubule cylinder. Defects in this gene are a cause of autosomal recessive primary microcephaly. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2016]

MISP Gene

mitotic spindle positioning

The protein encoded by this gene is an actin-bundling protein involved in determining cell morphology and mitotic progression. The encoded protein is required for the proper positioning of the mitotic spindle. Two transcript variants, one protein-coding and the other non-protein coding, have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2016]

SPICE1 Gene

spindle and centriole associated protein 1

Involved in metaphase chromosome alignment; mitotic spindle assembly; and regulation of centriole replication. Located in centriole; centrosome; and spindle. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

MZT1P2 Gene

mitotic spindle organizing protein 1 pseudogene 2

ASPM Gene

asp (abnormal spindle) homolog, microcephaly associated (Drosophila)

This gene is the human ortholog of the Drosophila melanogaster 'abnormal spindle' gene (asp), which is essential for normal mitotic spindle function in embryonic neuroblasts. Studies in mouse also suggest a role of this gene in mitotic spindle regulation, with a preferential role in regulating neurogenesis. Mutations in this gene are associated with microcephaly primary type 5. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.[provided by RefSeq, May 2011]

MZT1 Gene

mitotic spindle organizing protein 1

Involved in gamma-tubulin complex localization. Located in centrosome and spindle. Part of gamma-tubulin ring complex. [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Mar 2025]

LOC100128497 Gene

mitotic spindle assembly checkpoint protein MAD2A-like

NUSAP1 Gene

nucleolar and spindle associated protein 1

NUSAP1 is a nucleolar-spindle-associated protein that plays a role in spindle microtubule organization (Raemaekers et al., 2003 [PubMed 12963707]).[supplied by OMIM, Jun 2009]

ESPL1 Gene

extra spindle pole bodies homolog 1 (S. cerevisiae)

Stable cohesion between sister chromatids before anaphase and their timely separation during anaphase are critical for chromosome inheritance. In vertebrates, sister chromatid cohesion is released in 2 steps via distinct mechanisms. The first step involves phosphorylation of STAG1 (MIM 604358) or STAG2 (MIM 300826) in the cohesin complex. The second step involves cleavage of the cohesin subunit SCC1 (RAD21; MIM 606462) by ESPL1, or separase, which initiates the final separation of sister chromatids (Sun et al., 2009 [PubMed 19345191]).[supplied by OMIM, Nov 2010]