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Literature on ZP1

ZP1 [ENSP00000278853]

Processed zona pellucida sperm-binding protein 1; 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. ZP1 ensures the structural integrity of the zona pellucida.

Synonyms:  ZP1,  ZP1p,  hZP1,  H0YG11,  HEL163 ...

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