Fertilization: a sperm's journey to and interaction with the oocyte

M Ikawa, N Inoue, AM Benham… - The Journal of clinical …, 2010 - Am Soc Clin Investig
Mammalian fertilization comprises sperm migration through the female reproductive tract,
biochemical and morphological changes to sperm, and sperm-egg interaction in the oviduct …

The cell biology of mammalian fertilization

M Okabe - Development, 2013 - journals.biologists.com
Fertilization is the process by which eggs and spermatozoa interact, achieve mutual
recognition, and fuse to create a zygote, which then develops to form a new individual, thus …

The molecular mechanisms mediating mammalian fertilization

HH Bhakta, FH Refai, MA Avella - Development, 2019 - journals.biologists.com
Fertilization is a key biological process in which the egg and sperm must recognize one
another and fuse to form a zygote. Although the process is a continuum, mammalian …

Sperm meets egg: the genetics of mammalian fertilization

E Bianchi, GJ Wright - Annual review of genetics, 2016 - annualreviews.org
Fertilization is the culminating event of sexual reproduction, which involves the union of the
sperm and egg to form a single, genetically distinct organism. Despite the fundamental role …

Mysteries and unsolved problems of mammalian fertilization and related topics

R Yanagimachi - Biology of reproduction, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Mammalian fertilization is a fascinating process that leads to the formation of a new
individual. Eggs and sperm are complex cells that must meet at the appropriate time and …

Towards the molecular basis of sperm and egg interaction during mammalian fertilization

PM Wassarman, ES Litscher - Cells Tissues Organs, 2001 - karger.com
During the past 2 decades, a number of genes have been cloned from mammals which
encode polypeptides that participate in the process of fertilization. Among these are …

A profile of fertilization in mammals

PM Wassarman, L Jovine, ES Litscher - Nature cell biology, 2001 - nature.com
Fertilization is defined as the process of union of two gametes, eggs and sperm. When
mammalian eggs and sperm come into contact in the female oviduct, a series of steps is set …

Deconstructing mammalian reproduction: using knockouts to define fertility pathways

A Roy, MM Matzuk - Reproduction, 2006 - rep.bioscientifica.com
Reproduction is the sine qua non for the propagation of species and continuation of life. It is
a complex biological process that is regulated by multiple factors during the reproductive life …

Sperm interactions with the female reproductive tract: a key for successful fertilization in mammals

M Saint-Dizier, C Mahe, K Reynaud, G Tsikis… - Molecular and Cellular …, 2020 - Elsevier
Sperm migration through the female genital tract is not a quiet journey. Uterine contractions
quickly operate a drastic selection, leading to a very restrictive number of sperm reaching …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular control of rodent spermatogenesis

SZ Jan, G Hamer, S Repping, DG de Rooij… - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA …, 2012 - Elsevier
Spermatogenesis is a complex developmental process that ultimately generates mature
spermatozoa. This process involves a phase of proliferative expansion, meiosis, and …