QuickView for ZPB (gene)

Gene Symbol:

ZP4 Homo sapiens

Full name:

zona pellucida glycoprotein 4

Synonyms:

ZBP, ZP1, ZPB, Zp-4, zona pellucida sperm-binding protein 4, zona pellucida protein B

Genomic Location:

Chr 1: 236112333-236120558

Description:

The zona pellucida is an extracellular matrix that surrounds the oocyte and early embryo. It is composed primarily of three or four glycoproteins with various functions during fertilization and preimplantation development. The nascent protein contains a N-terminal signal peptide sequence, a conserved ZP domain, a consensus furin cleavage site, and ...

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The zona pellucida is an extracellular matrix that surrounds the oocyte and early embryo. It is composed primarily of three or four glycoproteins with various functions during fertilization and preimplantation development. The nascent protein contains a N-terminal signal peptide sequence, a conserved ZP domain, a consensus furin cleavage site, and a C-terminal transmembrane domain. It is hypothesized that furin cleavage results in release of the mature protein from the plasma membrane for subsequent incorporation into the zona pellucida matrix. However, the requirement for furin cleavage in this process remains controversial based on mouse studies. Previously, this gene has been referred to as ZP1 or ZPB and thought to have similar functions as mouse Zp1. However, a human gene with higher similarity and chromosomal synteny to mouse Zp1 has been assigned the symbol ZP1 and this gene has been assigned the symbol ZP4.

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Orthologs:

Mus musculus ,  Rattus norvegicus ,  Macaca mulatta ,  Bos taurus ,  Gallus gallus ,  Canis lupus familiaris ,  Pan troglodytes

External Links:

Entrez Gene

Transcription Factor
Binding Sites:

CAGGTG_E12_Q6

Cytogenetic Map:

1q43

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