Deleted in Azoospermia 1 Protein

**Definition:** An RNA recognition motif protein that is essential for SPERMATOGENESIS. It promotes entry of male GERM CELLS to MEIOSIS, possibly by regulating the translation of mRNAs. DAZ1 occurs within a cluster of similar genes on the Y CHROMOSOME that is prone to genetic deletions and duplications. Deletions in these genes, including DAZ1, are associated with AZOOSPERMIA and OLIGOSPERMIA.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.157.725.813.375 - D12.776.664.962.813.375

**Synonyms:** - SPGY Protein - DAZ1 Protein - DAZ-1 Protein