Fertilization of eggs by sperm, the means by which sexual reproduction takes place in nearly
all multicellular organisms, is fundamental to the maintenance of life. In both mammals and …

The transition from mature oocyte to developing embryo requires a coordinated series of
events, collectively known as egg activation. Egg activation includes changes to egg …

To present a coherent and meaningful survey of scientific research endeavour in an area
that has expanded as fast as physiology and biochemistry of reproduction in the male is no …

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 …

Previously, we reported that ZP3, one of three different glycoproteins present in the mouse
egg's zona pellucida, serves as a sperm receptor. Furthermore, small glycopeptides derived …

Sexual Biology and Reproduction in Crustaceans covers crustacean reproduction as it deals
with the structural morphology of the gamete-producing primary sex organs, such as the …

Species-specific adhesion of sperm to the egg during sea urchin fertilization involves the
interaction of the sperm adhesive protein, bindin, and a complementary receptor on the egg …

Jelly coat, a multicomponent extracellular matrix surrounding the sea urchin egg, induces
the acrosome reaction in sperm. The jelly coats of the four species studied, Arbacia …

Publisher Summary This chapter discusses fertilization in a few selected classes of animals,
with major emphasis on the process and mechanism of sperm–egg fusion. Sperm–egg …