ZP2

Reproductive System · Oogenesis, Meiosis & Follicular Maturation

What surrounds an egg cell before fertilization?

ZP2 makes a structural protein of the zona pellucida, the outer coat around an egg and early embryo. This coat participates in interactions with sperm and in early reproductive processes.

Common Gene Name: zona pellucida glycoprotein 2
NCBI Gene ID: 7783
Chromosome: 16

Clinical Evidence Status

Clinical utility not established here

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Answer Sources

NCBI Gene — 7783

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Source snapshot: 2026-09-09. Consumer text updated: 2026-09-10. Source dates describe the cited records, not a new clinical review.

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