The function of Ensembl gene identifier ENSG00000203910 (C1orf146, chromosome 1 open reading frame 146) is as follows. Plays a key role in reinforcing the integrity of the central element of the synaptonemal complex (SC) thereby stabilizing SC, ensuring progression of meiotic prophase I in male and female germ cells (By similarity). Promotes homologous recombination and crossing- over in meiotic prophase I via its association with SHOC1 (By similarity). Required for the localization of TEX11 and MSH4 to recombination intermediates (By similarity). .