ZAR1 report

I. Expression across cell types

Insufficient scRNA-seq data for expression of ZAR1 at single-cell level.

II. Expression across tissues

sc-RNAseq data

Insufficient scRNA-seq data for expression of ZAR1 at tissue level.

III. Associated gene sets

GO_0001556Biological processoocyte maturation
GO_0006412Biological processtranslation
GO_0140694Biological processnon-membrane-bounded organelle assembly
GO_0048255Biological processmRNA stabilization
GO_0017148Biological processnegative regulation of translation
GO_0043232Cellular componentintracellular non-membrane-bounded organelle
GO_0005737Cellular componentcytoplasm
GO_0036464Cellular componentcytoplasmic ribonucleoprotein granule
GO_0140610Molecular functionRNA sequestering activity
GO_0003730Molecular functionmRNA 3'-UTR binding
GO_0140693Molecular functionmolecular condensate scaffold activity
GO_0005515Molecular functionprotein binding
GO_0046872Molecular functionmetal ion binding

IV. Literature review

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Gene nameZAR1
Protein nameZygote arrest 1
Zygote arrest protein 1
Synonyms
DescriptionFUNCTION: mRNA-binding protein that mediates formation of MARDO (mitochondria-associated ribonucleoprotein domain), a membraneless compartment that stores maternal mRNAs in oocytes. MARDO assembly around mitochondria is directed by an increase in mitochondrial membrane potential during oocyte growth. Promotes formation of MARDO phase-separated membraneless compartment by undergoing liquid-liquid phase separation upon binding to maternal mRNAs. Binds to the 3'-UTR of maternal mRNAs. Maternal mRNAs stored in the MARDO are translationally repressed. Essential for female fertility and oocyte-to-embryo transition by coordinating maternal mRNA storage, translation and degradation. .

AccessionsQ86SH2
ENST00000327939.4
B9EG67