FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as ZP2_HUMAN, ZP2, ZPA. Component of the zona pellucida, an extracellular matrix surrounding oocytes which mediates sperm binding, induction of the acrosome reaction and prevents post-fertilization polyspermy (PubMed:29895852). The zona pellucida is composed of 3 to 4 glycoproteins, ZP1, ZP2, ZP3, and ZP4. ZP2 may act as a secondary sperm receptor (PubMed:29895852). Can form homopolymers that assemble into long fibers (in vitro). Polymers of ZP2 and ZP3 organized into long filaments cross-linked by ZP1 homodimers (By similarity). Interacts with ZP3 (PubMed:28886344).

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification
PhosphoSitePlus

ZP2

Zona pellucida sperm-binding protein 2

ZP2

Molecular Synopsis