ADAM8: The Inflammatory Instigator
ADAM8 is the protein that’s stirring up trouble in your immune system! ADAM8 is like that friend who always shows up when there’s drama brewing. This protein is primarily expressed in immune cells, making it a key player in inflammatory responses. Picture ADAM8 as the bouncer of the cell
ADAM31: The Elusive Rodent Relative
ADAM31 is the protein that’s playing hide-and-seek with human geneticists! ADAM31 is like that distant cousin who only shows up at family reunions in other countries. While it’s a well-known member of the ADAM family in mice, it’s conspicuously absent from the human genome. In mice
ADAM34: the Bigfoot of the protein world
Prepare to be mystified by ADAM34, the protein that’s playing an elaborate game of hide-and-seek with scientists! ADAM34 is like that elusive celebrity who everyone’s heard of, but no one’s actually seen. This protein is shrouded in mystery, with researchers still debating its very
ADAM30: The Reproductive Rebel
ADAM30 is the protein that’s breaking all the rules in the reproductive playbook! ADAM30 is like that friend who shows up to a black-tie event in a Hawaiian shirt – it’s doing its own thing, and it doesn’t care who knows it. While most ADAM proteins are content with their rol
ADAM29: The Sperm’s Secret Weapon
ADAM29 is the protein that’s bringing a whole new meaning to “family planning”! ADAM29 is like that mysterious friend who shows up at all the important life events but keeps their day job a secret. This protein is primarily expressed in the testis, making it a VIP member of the rep
ADAM21: The Neurological Ninja of Reproduction
ADAM21 is the protein that’s bridging the gap between your brain and your… well, let’s just say your reproductive ambitions! ADAM21 is like that friend who’s always making unexpected connections. While most ADAM proteins are content with hanging out in the reproductive organs
ADAM33: The Asthma Whisperer
ADAM33 is the protein that’s been keeping pulmonologists up at night! ADAM33 is like that mysterious neighbor who everyone suspects is up to something, but no one can quite figure out what. This sneaky little protein has been linked to asthma, but it’s playing hard to get when it comes t
ADAM32: The Sperm’s Doppelganger
ADAM32 is the protein that’s playing an elaborate game of identity theft in the world of sperm! ADAM32 is like that cousin who looks eerily similar to you at family reunions. It’s got a striking resemblance to its more famous relatives, ADAM2 and ADAM3. But don’t be fooled –
ADAM20 is the protein that’s all about that bass – and by bass, we mean testes
ADAM20 is the ultimate homebody of the ADAM family. While its cousins are out gallivanting all over the body, ADAM20 is exclusively expressed in the testes3.Β It’s like that friend who never leaves their man cave, but boy, do they know how to throw a party when you visit! This protein is so ex
ADAM18: The Sperm’s Secret Identity
ADAM18 is the protein with more aliases than a secret agent! Also known as ADAM27, this mysterious molecule is the James Bond of the sperm world. ADAM18 is the ultimate sperm surface protein, giving our little swimmers their sleek and suave exterior. It’s like the tailored tuxedo of the cellul
ADAM7: The Fashionably Late Protein of Sperm Maturation
ADAM7 is the protein equivalent of that friend who always shows up to the party at the last minute, but somehow still manages to steal the show! ADAM7 is the cool cucumber of the reproductive world. While other proteins are busy working overtime during sperm production, ADAM7 is kicking back, waitin
ADAM17: The Drama Queen of the Cellular World
ADAM17 is the protein that’s not content with just one stage name! Also known as TACE (TNF-Ξ± Converting Enzyme), this molecular diva is the ultimate multi-tasker of the cellular world. Picture ADAM17 as the gossip columnist of the cell, always ready to spread the latest news. But instead of w
ADAM10: The Cellular Scissorhands of Reproduction
Prepare to be amazed by ADAM10, the Edward Scissorhands of the cellular world! This protein isn’t just content with the usual reproductive shenanigans; it’s got its fingers in pies all over the body. Picture ADAM10 as a molecular barber, constantly snipping and trimming proteins on cell
ADAM1: The Wingman of the Fertilization World
Picture this: ADAM1 and ADAM2, arm in arm, strutting down the sperm surface like they own the place. They’re the power couple of the reproductive world, working together to make sure that when sperm meets egg, it’s love at first sight. ADAM1, also known as fertilin alpha, is the other ha
The Sperm’s Secret Weapon: ADAM2, the Fertilin Ninja
Picture this: a sperm cell, swimming along on its epic journey, armed with a special protein called ADAM2, also known as fertilin beta. It’s like a tiny James Bond, equipped with all the gadgets it needs for its mission impossible – fertilizing an egg. ADAM2 is the smooth operator of the
ADAM3: The Sperm’s GPS to Egg-cellence
Picture this: millions of sperm, all revved up with nowhere to go, until ADAM3 steps in. This protein is the VIP pass that gets sperm through the velvet rope of the zona pellucida – that fancy term for the egg’s outer layer. Without ADAM3, sperm are like partygoers without an invitation,