摘要
精子蛋白 17(Sp17)为一种睾丸组织特异性蛋白 ,参与精子的顶体反应。然而 ,近年来发现Sp17在正常非睾丸组织和肿瘤组织也有表达。它作为一种免疫避孕的候选抗原以及肿瘤免疫治疗的理想靶分子倍受关注。本文就Sp17的特性、表达与分布、生理学功能及临床研究的新进展进行了综述。
Sperm protein 17 (Sp17) is a testis-specific protein involved in acrosome reaction in spermatozoa. However, the Sp17 gene has been recently detected in normal non-testis tissues and malignant neoplasias. Therefore Sp17 may be a potential target for immunocontraception and a suitable target for tumor immunotherapy. This paper reviews the advances in the protein characterization, expression and distribution, and biological function of Sp17 and its clinical research.
出处
《中华男科学杂志》
CAS
CSCD
2004年第4期295-297,301,共4页
National Journal of Andrology
