Table I.

Summary of the results of the analysis of Sycp3−/−, Smc1β−/−, and Sycp3−/−Smc1β−/− mice

Phenotype
wt
Smc1β−/−
Sycp3−/−
Sycp3−/−Smc1β−/−
Comments
Cohesin staining Continuous Continuous Gaps Gaps DKO = Sypc3−/− 
Core length (μm) 11.93 7.28 22.9 18.35 DKO not identical to any SKO 
Loop length (mean) Normal Normal Two times shorter Normal DKO = Smc1β−/− 
Loop length (extensions) No Yes No Yes DKO = Smc1β−/− 
Asynapsis (%) None 9.3 Rare 11.63 DKO = Smc1β−/− 
Univalents in dictyate (%) 0–0.7 3–12 3–14 9–20 DKO = Sycp3−/− + Smc1β−/− 
Oocyte loss None Some Some Faster DKO = Sycp3−/− + Smc1β−/− 
Phenotype
wt
Smc1β−/−
Sycp3−/−
Sycp3−/−Smc1β−/−
Comments
Cohesin staining Continuous Continuous Gaps Gaps DKO = Sypc3−/− 
Core length (μm) 11.93 7.28 22.9 18.35 DKO not identical to any SKO 
Loop length (mean) Normal Normal Two times shorter Normal DKO = Smc1β−/− 
Loop length (extensions) No Yes No Yes DKO = Smc1β−/− 
Asynapsis (%) None 9.3 Rare 11.63 DKO = Smc1β−/− 
Univalents in dictyate (%) 0–0.7 3–12 3–14 9–20 DKO = Sycp3−/− + Smc1β−/− 
Oocyte loss None Some Some Faster DKO = Sycp3−/− + Smc1β−/− 

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