Acrosin is a digestive enzyme that acts as a protease. In humans, acrosin is encoded by the ACR gene. Acrosin is released from the acrosome of spermatozoa as a consequence of the acrosome reaction. It aids in the penetration of the Zona Pellucida. == Function == Acrosin is the major proteinase present in the acrosome of mature spermatozoa. It is a...
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<enzyme> An enzyme found in sperm cells which is thought to help the sperm penetrate the tough outer surface of the ovum. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
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Serine protease stored in the acrosome of a sperm as an inactive precursor.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ak′rō-sin Definitions: 1. A serine proteinase in sperm (spermatozoa) similar in specificity to trypsin.
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