LY6K
Function
Required for sperm migration into the oviduct and male fertility by controlling binding of sperm to zona pellucida (By similarity). May play a role in cell growth (PubMed:18089789).
Tissue Specificity
Specifically expressed in testis (at protein level).
Cellular localization
- Secreted
- Cytoplasm
- Cell membrane
- Lipid-anchor
- GPI-anchor
- Cytoplasmic vesicle
- Secretory vesicle
- Acrosome
- Membrane raft
Alternative names
CO16, LY6K, Lymphocyte antigen 6K, Ly-6K