Cohesin subunit SA-3 (STAG3)

Meiosis specific part of cohesin complex. The cohesin complex is required for the cohesion of sister chromatids after DNA replication.

The cohesin complex apparently forms a large proteinaceous ring within which sister chromatids can be trapped. At anaphase, the complex is cleaved and dissociates from chromatin, allowing sister chromatids to segregate.