SPATA5
Description
SPATA5 (Spermatogenesis Associated 5) is a gene that plays a crucial role in spermatogenesis, the process of sperm cell development. The protein encoded by SPATA5 is believed to be involved in the assembly and function of the acrosome, a cap-like structure on the head of the sperm that is essential for fertilization. Mutations in the SPATA5 gene can lead to impaired sperm production and male infertility.
Associated Diseases
- Male infertility
- Azoospermia (absence of sperm in semen)
- Oligozoospermia (low sperm count)
- Teratozoospermia (abnormal sperm morphology)
Did you know?
SPATA5 is one of many genes involved in the complex process of spermatogenesis, highlighting the intricate genetic basis of male fertility.
