The function of REC114 (REC114 meiotic recombination protein, ENSG00000183324) is as follows. Required for DNA double-strand breaks (DSBs) formation in unsynapsed regions during meiotic recombination (PubMed:38148155). Activates DSBs formation in unsynapsed regions, an essential step to ensure completion of synapsis (By similarity). Required for both spermatogenesis and oogenesis (PubMed:31704776, PubMed:38148155). {ECO:0000250|UniProtKB:Q9CWH4, ECO:0000269|PubMed:31704776, ECO:0000269|PubMed:38148155}.