Spa17
Function
Sperm surface zona pellucida binding protein. Helps to bind spermatozoa to the zona pellucida with high affinity. Might function in binding zona pellucida and carbohydrates (By similarity).
Tissue Specificity
Testis- and sperm-specific.
Cellular localization
- Membrane
- Peripheral membrane protein
Alternative names
Sp17, Spa17, Sperm surface protein Sp17, Sperm autoantigenic protein 17