Lysozyme-like protein 6
Definition:
May be involved sperm-egg plasma membrane adhesion and fusion during fertilization. Exhibits bacteriolytic activity in vitro against Micrococcus luteus and Staphylococcus aureus. Shows weak bacteriolytic activity against Gram-positive bacteria at physiological pH. Bacteriolytic activity is pH-dependent, with a maximum at around pH 5.6.
References:
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[1]. Jun Wei, et al. Characterisation of Lyzls in mice and antibacterial properties of human LYZL6. Asian J Androl. 2013 Nov;15(6):824-30. [Content Brief]
[2]. Peng Huang, et al. LYZL6, an acidic, bacteriolytic, human sperm-related protein, plays a role in fertilization. PLoS One. 2017 Feb 9;12(2):e0171452. [Content Brief]
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