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Zona Pellucida Glycoproteins  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Membrane glycoproteins that constitute the ZONA PELLUCIDA in mammals and function in the recognition and binding of SPERMATOZOA. A membrane glycoprotein of the ZONA PELLUCIDA that functions in oocyte recognition of ACROSOME-reacted sperm. A membrane glycoprotein that crosslinks ZP2 and ZP3. It is essential for the formation and structural integrity of the ZONA PELLUCIDA. A glycoprotein of the ZONA PELLUCIDA that is essential for sperm binding and formation of the zona matrix.

Entry terms

  • Sperm Receptors
  • ZP Proteins

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SK76K7TC-F

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