Seminal plasma (SP), the non-cellular component of semen, is a heterogeneous composite
fluid built by secretions of the testis, the epididymis and the accessory sexual glands. Its …

Artificial insemination (AI) is now used for breeding more than 90% of the sows in most of the
world's primary pork producing countries. Despite the advancement of methods to …

Cryodamage affects the normal physiological functions and survivability of boar sperm
during cryopreservation. Lysine acetylation is thought to be an important regulatory …

Seminal plasma (SP) is rich in extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are still poorly studied,
especially in livestock species. To better understand their functional role in both …

Fertility is an important economic trait in livestock and poultry that relies on the genetic merit
of both males and females. Despite the importance of the paternal contribution to …

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid bilayer nanovesicles released by most functional cells
to body fluids, containing bioactive molecules, mainly proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids …

During ejaculation and deposition in the female genital tract, spermatozoa are exposed to
seminal plasma, a mix of secretions primarily from the accessory sex glands. Proteins, which …

Mating or cervical deposition of spermatozoa or seminal plasma (SP) modifies the
expression of genes affecting local immune defense processes at the oviductal sperm …

This article reviews the research contributions along the past five years concerning to
monolithic materials for the development of affinity-based sorbents in the field of …

Proteins are essential for sperm function, including their fertilizing capacity. Pig
spermatozoa, emitted in well-defined ejaculate fractions, vary in their functionality, which …