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The reproductive system is very complex and diverse. Despite numerous studies, the exact mechanism of reproduction remains a subject to be explored. We have recently confirmed that the novel regulator CREBZF, which has been reported to play an important role in determining the fate of cells, is expressed specifically in the uterus, ovaries and testes, respectively. In the endometrium of uterus, CREBZF was found to be sensitively regulated by estrogen. In addition, the immunostaining showed that CREBZF is specifically expressed in the meiosis stage of spermatocyte during spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubules of testis. Finally, we discovered the strong expression of CREBZF in abnormally activated ovarian follicles by chemotherapeutic drug. These results suggest that CREBZF may play an important role in the activation of reproductive organs. In future study, we will perform the functional study and searching regulatory mechanism of CREBZF in these tissues.