Primary Identifier | MGI:1913443 | Organism | mouse, laboratory |
Chromosome | 4 | NCBI Gene Number | 66193 |
Mgi Type | protein coding gene |
description | FUNCTION: Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 8.0.0) Involved in positive regulation of megakaryocyte differentiation. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including penetration of cumulus oophorus; penetration of zona pellucida; and regulation of proteasomal protein catabolic process. Located in sperm cytoplasmic droplet. Is expressed in several structures, including central nervous system; ganglia; nose; respiratory system; and tooth. Orthologous to human PITHD1 (PITH domain containing 1). PHENOTYPE: Male mice homozygous for a null mutation are infertile and display asthenozoospermia and teratozoospermia. [provided by MGI curators] |