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CatSper complex

Term ID
GO:0036128
Synonyms
  • CATSPER channel
  • CatSper channel complex
Definition
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. (3)
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Phenotype
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