Meaning zona reaction
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zona reaction


in mammals, modification of the zona pellucida that blocks polyspermy; enzymes released by cortical granules digest sperm receptor proteins ZP2 and ZP3 so that they can no longer bind sperm.
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zona reaction


Changes in the zona pellucida that make it refractory to passage of sperm.
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