Tcp11l1, whose full name is T-complex 11 like 1, likely plays a role in biological processes related to genitourinary development and physical disability-associated pathways, though its exact functions, associated pathways and overall biological importance are not comprehensively detailed in the provided references. Genetic models could potentially be valuable for further exploring its functions.

A patient with cryptorchidism and non-obstructive azoospermia had a microdeletion at 11p13 that spanned nine genes including Tcp11l1 [1]. In a study on the association of heavy metals with activities of daily living (ADL) disability, DNA methylation at cg17485717 (annotated to Tcp11l1) mediated 30.5% of cadmium-associated ADL disability prevalence [2].

In summary, the limited research available suggests Tcp11l1 may be involved in genitourinary development as indicated by the microdeletion case in a patient with cryptorchidism and azoospermia, and in the context of ADL disability related to cadmium exposure through DNA methylation. However, more in-depth functional studies, perhaps using gene knockout (KO) or conditional knockout (CKO) mouse models, are needed to fully understand its essential biological functions and its contributions to these disease-related areas.