MEIKIN report

I. Expression across cell types

II. Expression across tissues

III. Associated gene sets

GO_0010789Biological processmeiotic sister chromatid cohesion involved in meiosis I
GO_0016321Biological processfemale meiosis chromosome segregation
GO_0007060Biological processmale meiosis chromosome segregation
GO_0045143Biological processhomologous chromosome segregation
GO_0051754Biological processmeiotic sister chromatid cohesion, centromeric
GO_0000776Cellular componentkinetochore
GO_0000779Cellular componentcondensed chromosome, centromeric region

IV. Literature review

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Gene nameMEIKIN
Protein nameMeiotic kinetochore factor
Meiosis-specific kinetochore protein
Synonyms
DescriptionFUNCTION: Key regulator of kinetochore function during meiosis I: required both for mono-orientation of kinetochores on sister chromosomes and protection of centromeric cohesin from separase-mediated cleavage. Acts by facilitating kinetochore mono-orientation during meiosis I, when kinetochores on sister chromosomes face the same direction and are thus captured and pulled by spindle fibers from the same pole. Also required to prevent cleavage of cohesin at centromeres during meiosis I, possibly by acting as a regulator of the shugoshin-dependent protection pathway. Acts in collaboration with PLK1: required for PLK1 enrichment to kinetochores. Not required during meiosis II or mitosis. .

AccessionsENST00000439905.5
A0A087WXM9
A0A0J9YXL7
ENST00000616644.2
A0A0G2JND4
ENST00000442687.6