NYD-SP28 is expressed in a development-dependent manner, localised in spermatogenic cell cytoplams and human spermatozoa tail. It is post-translationally modified during sperm capacitation and ultimately contributes to the success of fertilisation [1].

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2: Phylogenetic and structural analysis of centromeric DNA and kinetochore proteins. Meraldi P, McAinsh AD, Rheinbay E, Sorger PK; Genome Biol. 2006;7:R23. PMID:16563186