SPINK12-gene

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 10.05.2021

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Definition
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SPINK12 is expressed in the mouse epididymis alongside SPINK8, SPINK10 and SPINK11. Apparently, the protease SPINK12 contributes to the regulation of sperm maturation by regulating proteolytic processing of the sperm membrane during epididymal transit.

Literature
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  1. Jalkanen J et al.(2006) Novel epididymal protease inhibitors with Kazal or WAP family domain. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 349:245-254.

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Last updated on: 10.05.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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