Crystallography Reveals The 3D Structure Of Mammalian Sperm Receptor
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 09:31
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have determined the first 3D structure of ZP3, a protein essential for the interaction between the mammalian egg coat and sperm. The findings, presented in Nature, gives a first glimpse into the molecular architecture of animal egg coats, with important implications for the future of human reproductive medicine and the possibility of developing novel contraceptives.