Mouse Monoclonal SP10 Antibody

SP10 antibody targets the sperm protein SP-10 (also known as ACRV1), a glycoprotein predominantly localized in the acrosomal matrix and membrane of mature spermatozoa. Discovered in the late 1980s, SP-10 is implicated in sperm-egg interactions during fertilization, particularly in acrosome reaction and zona pellucida binding. Its expression is testis-specific, making it a biomarker for male germ cell development and a potential target for immunocontraceptive strategies. SP-10 antibodies, often monoclonal, are widely used in research to study sperm maturation, infertility, and contraceptive vaccine development. In clinical contexts, these antibodies aid in diagnosing male infertility by detecting SP-10 abnormalities in sperm samples. Additionally, SP-10's immunogenicity has spurred interest in its role as a cancer/testis antigen, with studies exploring its expression in certain malignancies. However, its primary research focus remains reproductive biology, where SP-10 antibodies serve as critical tools for understanding acrosomal dynamics and fertilization mechanisms. Recent studies also investigate SP-10's structural motifs to engineer targeted therapies or diagnostics for reproductive disorders. Despite its niche application, SP-10 antibody research continues to contribute to advancements in both reproductive health and broader biomedical fields.