Shugoshin 2 (SGO2)

Cooperates with PPP2CA to protect centromeric cohesin from separase-mediated cleavage in oocytes especially during meiosis I. Has a crucial role in protecting REC8 at centromeres from cleavage by separase.

During meiosis, protects centromeric cohesion complexes until metaphase II/anaphase II transition, preventing premature release of meiosis-specific REC8 cohesin complexes from anaphase I centromeres. Is thus vital for an accurate gametogenesis.