DISEASES

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Literature on SPAM1

SPAM1 [ENSP00000345849]

Hyaluronidase PH-20; Involved in sperm-egg adhesion. Upon fertilization sperm must first penetrate a layer of cumulus cells that surrounds the egg before reaching the zona pellucida. The cumulus cells are embedded in a matrix containing hyaluronic acid which is formed prior to ovulation. This protein aids in penetrating the layer of cumulus cells by digesting hyaluronic acid; Belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase 56 family.

Synonyms:  SPAM1,  SPAM1p,  hSPAM1,  C9J2X5,  P38567 ...

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