U3 small nucleolar RNA-associated protein 14 homolog C (UTP14C, KIAA0266)

Function

• essential for spermatogenesis.
• may be required specifically for ribosome biogenesis & hence protein synthesis during male meiosis

Structure

belongs to the UTP14 family

Compartment

nucleus, nucleolus

Expression

• expressed in testis

Genetics

• encoded by autosomal retrotransposed copy of X-linked gene UTP14A

More general terms

• small nucleolar RNA-associated protein
• testis-specific protein

Database

• UniProt: http://www.uniprot.org/uniprot/Q5TAP6.html