ATPase required during meiosis for the formation of crossover recombination intermediates (By similarity). Binds DNA: preferentially binds to single-stranded DNA and DNA branched structures . Does not show nuclease activity in vitro, but shows ATPase activity, which is stimulated by the presence of single-stranded DNA . Plays a key role in homologous recombination and crossing-over in meiotic prophase I in male and female germ cells (By similarity). Required for proper synaptonemal complex assembly and homologous chromosome pairing (By similarity). Requiref for recruitment TEX11 and MSH4 to recombination intermediates (By similarity).
Subcellular locations: Chromosome
Localizes to meiotic chromosomes; associates with mid-stage meiotic recombination intermediates. Localization requires meiotic double-strand breaks (DSBs) recombination intermediates catalyzed by DMC1.