Cell–cell fusion remains the least understood type of membrane fusion process. However,
the last few years have brought about major advances in understanding fusion between …

A proper dialogue between spermatozoa and the egg is essential for conception of a new
individual in sexually reproducing animals. Ca2+ is crucial in orchestrating this unique event …

Sperm-egg interaction in mammals is initiated by binding of sperm to the zona pellucida, an
acellular coat completely surrounding the plasma membrane of unfertilized eggs. Zonae …

In this investigation, the interaction of mouse sperm with unfertilized eggs and embryos,
solubilized zonae pellucidae isolated from eggs and embryos, and purified zona pellucida …

Complex carbohydrates coat the surfaces of cells and have the potential to carry the
information necessary for cell–cell recognition. Sugar-specific receptors (lectins) are also …

Fertilization is a matter of life or death. In animals of sexual reproduction, the appropriate
communication between mature and competent male and female gametes determines the …

Sperm acrosome reaction: its site and role in fertilization† Page 1 Biology of Reproduction,
2018, 99(1), 127–133 doi:10.1093/biolre/ioy045 Review Advance Access Publication Date: 16 …

The spermatozoa of most invertebrates (eg, sea urchins) and nonmammalian vertebrates
(eg, fishes and amphibians) have full capacity to fertilize eggs upon leaving the testis …

Sexual reproduction is a fundamental biological process common among eukaryotes.
Because of the significance of reproductive proteins to fitness, the diversity and rapid …

Fertilization is a multistep process that culminates in the fusion of sperm and egg, thus
marking the beginning of a new organism in sexually reproducing species. Despite its …