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PRND

Domain

A short helical region is required and sufficient for Cu(2+) binding.

Function

Required for normal acrosome reaction and for normal male fertility (By similarity). Can bind Cu(2+) (PubMed:15218028, PubMed:20411530).

Post-translational modifications

N-glycosylated. N-glycosylated at two distinct sites.

O-glycosylated.

Sequence Similarities

Belongs to the prion family.

Tissue Specificity

Expressed in testis, in Sertoli cells, ejaculated spermatozoa and in seminal fluid (at protein level).

Cellular localization

Alternative names

DPL, UNQ1830/PRO3443, PRND, Prion-like protein doppel, PrPLP, Prion protein 2

swissprot:Q9UKY0 omim:604263 entrezGene:23627