MMP2 and acrosin are major proteinases associated with the inner acrosomal membrane and may cooperate in sperm penetration of the zona pellucida during fertilization.

Ferrer, Marvin

MMP2 and acrosin are major proteinases associated with the inner acrosomal membrane and may cooperate in sperm penetration of the zona pellucida during fertilization. [electronic resource] - Cell and tissue research Sep 2012 - 881-95 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review

1432-0878

10.1007/s00441-012-1429-1 doi


Acrosin--metabolism
Acrosome--enzymology
Animals
Female
Fertilization--physiology
Humans
Male
Matrix Metalloproteinase 2--metabolism
Sperm-Ovum Interactions--physiology
Zona Pellucida--enzymology