FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as ZP3_MOUSE, Zp3, Zp-3, Zpc. Component of the zona pellucida, an extracellular matrix surrounding oocytes which mediates sperm binding, induction of the acrosome reaction and prevents post-fertilization polyspermy. The zona pellucida is composed of 3 to 4 glycoproteins, ZP1, ZP2, ZP3, and ZP4. ZP3 is essential for sperm binding and zona matrix formation. Polymers of ZP2 and ZP3 organized into long filaments cross-linked by ZP1 homodimers. Interacts with ZP1 and ZP2.

Also known as ZP3_MOUSE, Zp3, Zp-3, Zpc. Component of the zona pellucida, an extracellular matrix surrounding oocytes which mediates sperm binding, induction of the acrosome reaction and prevents ...

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enzyme classification

Zp3

Zona pellucida sperm-binding protein 3

Zp3

Molecular Synopsis