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Term Name | structural constituent of egg coat |
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Term Accession | GO:0035804 |
Aspect | molecular_function |
Synonyms (2) | structural constituent of vitelline envelope, structural constituent of zona pellucida |
Definition | The action of a molecule that contributes to the structural integrity of an egg coat. An egg coat is a specialized extracellular matrix that surrounds the ovum of animals. The egg coat provides structural support and can play an essential role in oogenesis, fertilization and early development. |
Comment | None |
Source Ontology Database | The GO browser of Gene Ontology Database |
PMID: | 16944418 |
PMID: | 17163408 |