CatSper complex

I. Literature review

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NameCatSper complex
IDGO_0036128
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

CATSPER channel, CatSper channel complex

Description

A sperm-specific voltage-gated calcium channel that controls the intracellular calcium ion concentration and, thereby, the swimming behavior of sperm. Consists of a heteromeric tetramer surrounding a calcium ion- selective pore. May also contain additional auxiliary subunits.

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