Term Name: Smp focus
Synonyms: Smp dot
Definition: A DNA-binding ribonucleoprotein complex that contains a lncRNA complementary to the bound chromosomal locus and is involved in the tethering homologous chromosomes together during chromosome pairing at meiotic prophase I.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0062238]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: nuclear chromosome
is a type of: nuclear protein-containing complex ribonucleoprotein complex