function:May have a role in the regulation of spermatogenesis.,similarity:Belongs to the SPATA2 family.,tissue specificity:Highly expressed in Sertoli cells, but not detected in spermatogenic cells. Low expression in spleen, thymus and prostate.,
Cytoplasm . Nucleus . Detected in the tubular compartment of the testis and, in the cytoplasm of the Sertoli cells. .
Present at high level in Sertoli cells, but not detected in spermatogenic cells (at protein level) (PubMed:10222154, PubMed:11079456). Low expression in spleen, thymus and prostate (PubMed:10222154).