Gene:
nanos homolog 2 (Drosophila)
Gene ID:
209278
Symbol:
NANOS2
Species:
1000
Description:
Required to support proliferation and self-renewal of proximal germ cells in males only. Probably regulates translation of specific mRNAs by associating with the 3' untranslated regions (UTRs) of mRNA targets. Essential for spermatogonia formation (By similarity).