RNA-binding protein, which is essential for gametogenesis in both males and females. Plays a central role during spermatogenesis. Acts by binding to the 3'-UTR of mRNA, specifically recognizing GUU triplets, and thereby regulating the translation of key transcripts (By similarity). . This is the function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000092345 (DAZL, deleted in azoospermia like).