A role for esterases in the fertilization process

A role for esterases in the fertilization process

The corona penetrating enzyme of sperm is shown to be esterolytic in nature. This is the first known function of the several sperm esterases and indicates the cementing substance between cells of the corona radiata contains an essential ester linkage.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of experimental zoology 1976-08, Vol.197 (2), p.297-301
Hauptverfasser: Bradford, Marion M., McRorie, Robert A., Williams, William L.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases - isolation & purification
Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases - metabolism
Cats
Female
Fertilization
Male
Ovum - metabolism
Rabbits
Spermatozoa - enzymology
Testis - enzymology
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Zusammenfassung:The corona penetrating enzyme of sperm is shown to be esterolytic in nature. This is the first known function of the several sperm esterases and indicates the cementing substance between cells of the corona radiata contains an essential ester linkage.
ISSN:0022-104X
1097-010X
DOI:10.1002/jez.1401970211