Description_x000D_ General description_x000D_ SPAG11A (sperm associated antigen 11A) belongs to the β defensin family. The protein is mainly expressed in the epididymis. The gene is mapped to human chromosome 8._x000D_ Immunogen_x000D_ a recombinant rat SPAG11_x000D_ Physical form_x000D_ Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide._x000D_ Disclaimer_x000D_ Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals._x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ SPAG11A (sperm associated antigen 11A) is a secretory protein with possible involvement in sperm maturation. It also controls inflammatory responses in the epididymis.