In vitro fertilization (IVF) gives rise to embryos in a number of mammalian species and is
currently widely used for assisted reproduction in humans and for genetic purposes in cattle …

For decades now, sperm cryopreservation has been a pillar of assisted reproduction in
animals as well as humans. Nevertheless, the success of cryopreservation varies across …

STUDY QUESTION Are epididymosomes implicated in protein transfer from the epididymis
to spermatozoa? SUMMARY ANSWER We characterized the contribution of epididymal …

The present study investigated the seminal plasma proteome of Holstein bulls with low (LF;
n= 6) and high (HF; n= 8) sperm freezability. The percentage of viable frozen-thawed sperm …

During ejaculation, the spermatozoa are transported by the seminal plasma, a fluid resulting
from secretions originating mainly from the prostate and the seminal vesicles in mammals …

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 …

Mammalian fertilization remains a poorly understood event with the vast majority of studies
done in the mouse model. The purpose of this review is to revise the current knowledge …

Sperm-zona pellucida (ZP) interaction, involving the binding of sperm surface ligands to
complementary carbohydrates of ZP, is the first direct gamete contact event crucial for …

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 …

Sperm proteomes have emerged for several species; however, the extent of species
similarity is unknown. Sheep are an important agricultural species for which a …