基因名:
CST8
产品别名:
CRES; CTES5; CST8; cystatin 8; cystatin 8; cystatin-8; cystatin 8 (cystatin-related epididymal specific); cystatin-related epididymal spermatogenic protein; epididymis secretory sperm binding protein; 胱抑素8/半胱氨酸蛋白酶抑制剂8;
背景信息:
Cystatin-8 is a secreted protein which belongs to the cystatin family. It is Lower expression in the testis. Within the testis it is localized to the elongating spermatids, whereas within the epididymis it is exclusively synthesized by the proximal caput epithelium. It performs a specialized role during sperm development and maturation.