SPZ1, Official Symbol SPZ1provided by HGNC Official Full Name spermatogenic leucine zipper 1provided by HGNC Primary source HGNC:HGNC:30721 See related Ensembl:ENSG00000164299 MIM:618068; AllianceGenome:HGNC:30721 Gene type protein coding RefSeq status REVIEWED Organism Homo sapiens Lineage Eukaryota; Metazoa; Chordata; Craniata; Vertebrata; Euteleostomi; Mammalia; Eutheria; Euarchontoglires; Primates; Haplorrhini; Catarrhini; Hominidae; Homo Also known as CILD38; NYD-TSP1; PPP1R148 Summary This gene encodes a bHLH-zip transcription factor which functions in the mitogen-activate protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathway. Because of its role in the upregulation of cell proliferation and tumorigenesis, this gene may serve as a target for Ras-induced tumor treatments. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2011] Orthologs mouse all