Chromosome synapsis is an essential process during meiotic recombination and gametogenesis. Here they show that TRIP13-dependent removal of HORMAD1 and HORMAD2 from synapsed chromosome axes during meiotic prophase is crucial for female fertility, as it prevents aberrant chromosome asynapsis checkpoint activation and unintended oocyte elimination.
- Xiaofei Jiao
- Zhongyang Liang
- Lin-Yu Lu