Testis-specific spindle-associated factor that plays a role in spermatogenesis. In association with HSPA2, participates in the maintenance of spindle integrity during meiosis in male germ cells.
Cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, spindle . Colocalizes with alpha tubulin during meiosis. Colocalizes with HSPA2 at spindle during the meiosis process. .
Expressed in spermatocytes and elongating spermatids inside the seminiferous tubules (at protein level) (PubMed:24557841). Testis-specific (PubMed:11318611, PubMed:24557841).