cytoskeletal calyx

Term ID

GO:0033150

Synonyms

Definition

A large cytoskeletal structure located at the posterior end of the perinuclear theca of a mammalian sperm head. The nucleus is tightly associated with the calyx, which contains calicin and basic cylicin proteins. (2)

References

Ontology

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