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Review Article

Significance of Complement Regulatory Protein Tetraspanins in the Male Reproductive System and Fertilization

Author(s): Pooja Jangid, Umesh Rai, Amrita bakshi and Rajeev Singh*

Volume 24, Issue 3, 2023

Published on: 21 February, 2023

Page: [240 - 246] Pages: 7

DOI: 10.2174/1389203724666230131110203

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Abstract

Fertilization is a very sophisticated and unique process involving several key steps resulting in a zygote's formation. Recent research has indicated that some immune system-related cell surface molecules (CD molecules from the tetraspanin superfamily) may have a role in fertilization. Extracellular vesicles are undeniably involved in a variety of cellular functions, including reproduction. Tetraspanin proteins identified in extracellular vesicles are now used mostly as markers; mounting evidence indicates that they also participate in cell targeting, cargo selection, and extracellular vesicle formation. Their significance and potential in mammalian reproduction are currently being studied extensively. Despite the fact that the current data did not establish any theory, the crucial function of tetraspanins in the fertilization process was not ruled out, and the specific role of tetraspanins is still unknown. In this review, we bring insight into the existing knowledge regarding the expression of tetraspanins in spermatozoa and seminal fluid and their role in gamete binding and fusion.

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