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