Abstract

We are presently isolating cDNA clones that encode the rat plasma membrane a-mannosidase that has previously been shown to be involved in sperm-egg interactions. Protein sequence data was obtained from the purified enzyme isolated from rat sperm plasma membranes. This protein sequence data is being used to isolate cDNA probes corresponding to the a-mannosidase coding region by degenerate PCR. Full-length cDNA clones will be subsequently isolated to determine the sequence, structure, substrate specificity, and molecular basis of the plasma membrane localization of this distinctive enzyme. These studies will eventually lead to an understanding of the role of this enzyme in fertilization in mammalian systems.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Biotechnology Resource Grants (P41)
Project #
5P41RR005351-08
Application #
5225046
Study Section
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
1996
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Publications

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Zarnowski, Robert; Westler, William M; Lacmbouh, Ghislain Ade et al. (2014) Novel entries in a fungal biofilm matrix encyclopedia. MBio 5:e01333-14

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