Synonyms: ZPA
Storage: -20C
UNSPSC Code: 12352203
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General description: The zona pellucida is an extracellular matrix that surrounds the oocyte and early embryo. It is composed primarily of three or four glycoproteins with various functions during fertilization and preimplantation development. The protein encoded by this gene is a structural component of the zona pellucida and functions in secondary binding and penetration of acrosome-reacted spermatozoa. The nascent protein contains a N-terminal signal peptide sequence, a conserved ZP domain, a consensus furin cleavage site, and a C-terminal transmembrane domain. It is hypothesized that furin cleavage results in release of the mature protein from the plasma membrane for subsequent incorporation into the zona pellucida matrix. However, the requirement for furin cleavage in this process remains controversial based on mouse studies. (provided by RefSeq)
Immunogen: ZP2 (NP_003451.1, 400 a.a. ~ 509 a.a) partial recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.SequenceNSSCQPVFEAQSQGLVRFHIPLNGCGTRYKFEDDKVVYENEIHALWTDFPPSKISRDSEFRMTVKCSYSRNDMLLNINVESLTPPVASVKLGPFTLILQSYPDNSYQQPY
Physical form: Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany: 3