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OVGP1/OGP

Function

Binds to oocyte zona pellucida in vivo. May play a role in the fertilization process and/or early embryonic development.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the glycosyl hydrolase 18 family.

Tissue specificity

Oviduct.

Cellular localization

  • Cytoplasmic vesicle
  • Secretory vesicle
  • Secretory granules.

Alternative names

  • Oviduct-specific glycoprotein
  • Estrogen-dependent oviduct protein
  • Mucin-9
  • Oviductal glycoprotein
  • Oviductin
  • OGP
  • MUC9
  • OVGP1

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

75421Da