We have identified a localized RNA component of Xenopus germ plasm. This RNA, Xdazl
(Xenopus DAZ-like), encodes a protein homologous to human DAZ (Deleted in …

The human DAZ (Deleted in AZoospermia) gene family contains a cluster of DAZ genes on
the Y chromosome and a single autosomal homologue, DAZL1 (DAZ-Like) that maps to …

Three percent to 4% ofmen have severe defects in sperm production that result in infertility
(van Zyl et al. 1975; Hull et al. 1985). Most of these men are otherwise healthy, and the …

Deleted in azoospermia-like (DAZL) is essential for mammalian spermatogenesis as it
regulates proliferation, development, maturation and functional maintenance of male germ …

Abstract BACKGROUND DDX3Y (DBY), located within AZoospermia Factor a (AZFa) region
of the human Y chromosome (Yq11), encodes a conserved DEAD-box RNA helicase …

The human DAZ gene family is expressed in germ cells and consists of a cluster of nearly
identical DAZ (deleted in azoospermia) genes on the Y chromosome and an autosomal …

Spermiogenesis is a complex process depending on the sophisticated coordination of a
myriad of testis-enriched gene regulations. The regulatory pathways that coordinate this …

The human DAZL1 gene (known also as DAZH or DAZLA) is the autosomal homologue of
the Y-chromosomal DAZ gene which has been found to be deleted in azoospermic males …

Developing male germ cells are exquisitely sensitive to environmental insults such as heat
and oxidative stress. An additional characteristic of these cells is their unique dependence …

The Deleted in azoospermia family consists of RNA-binding proteins Boule, Daz, and Daz-
like (Dazl) that are expressed in the germline. Here, we report the cloning and expression of …