The Catsper channel is a sperm-specific, Ca 2+-permeable, pH-dependent, and low voltage-
dependent channel that is essential for the hyperactivity of sperm flagellum, chemotaxis …

A number of physiological events, such as sperm hyperactivation, chemotaxis towards the
egg, capacitation and acrosome reaction, are triggered by activation of sperm ion channels …

This is a new edition of a highly popular text which presents the fascinating field of
reproductive anatomy and physiology in a style which is perfect for student midwives …

BACKGROUND Spermatogenesis culminates in production of one of the most highly
differentiated cells in biology, the spermatozoon. The gametes that emerge from the testes …

Upon ejaculation, mammalian spermatozoa have to undergo a sequence of physiological
transformations within the female reproductive tract that will allow them to reach and fertilize …

Sperm dysfunction is the single most common cause of infertility, yet what is remarkable is
that, there is no drug a man can take or add to his spermatozoa in vitro to improve fertility …

Various pathogenic factors can lead to oogenesis failure and seriously affect both female
reproductive health and fertility. Genetic factors play an important role in folliculogenesis and …

STUDY QUESTION What is the role of carbohydrates in the binding of human sperm to the
zona pellucida (ZP) and what are potential implications for pathogenesis? SUMMARY …

During mammalian fertilisation, the zona pellucida (ZP) matrix surrounding the oocyte is
responsible for the binding of the spermatozoa to the oocyte and induction of the acrosome …

Background During their transit through the female genital tract, sperm have to recognize
and discriminate numerous chemical compounds. However, our current knowledge of the …