The involvement of beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase and N-acetylglucosamine residues in fertilization has been lost in the horse

• Main Authors: Magistrini Michèle (Author), Monget Philippe (Author), Douet Cécile (Author), Boittin Stéphane (Author), Mugnier Sylvie (Author), Goudet Ghylène (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2008-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In human and rodents, sperm-zona pellucida binding is mediated by a sperm surface Galactosyltransferase that recognizes N-Acetylglucosamine residues on a glycoprotein ZPC. In large domestic mammals, the role of these molecules remain...