Multiple functions of mouse zona pellucida glycoprotein mZP3, the sperm receptor

Wassarman, P.M.; Litscher, E.S.

Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology 106(2 Suppl 2: 21-32

2001


ISSN/ISBN: 1122-6714
PMID: 11732579
Document Number: 531403
Zona pellucida glycoprotein mZP3 is a structural glycoprotein, a sperm receptor, and an acrosome reaction-inducer. The latter two functions are mediated, at least in part, by mZP3 oligosaccharides. mZP3 is unique to mammalian eggs, from mice to humans, although related glycoproteins are found in vitelline envelopes of a variety of eggs, from fish to birds.

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