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 …

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 …

Simple Summary ProAKAP4 is the precursor of AKAP4 protein, whose principal function is to
anchor protein complexes to regulate the long-term motion and flagellum structure of …

In mammalian females, after sperm are deposited in the reproductive tract, a fraction of
sperm migrates to the lower oviduct (isthmus) and forms a sperm storage site known as the …

Fertility and reproductive performance are key drivers of dairy farm profitability. Hence,
reproduction traits have been included in a large majority of worldwide dairy cattle selection …

Based on the abundance of scientific publications, the polymodal sensor TRPV1 is known
as one of the most studied proteins within the TRP channel family. This receptor has been …

Cell lipids are differentially distributed in distinct organelles and within the leaflets of the
bilayer. They can further form laterally defined sub-domains within membranes with …

Bulls used in artificial insemination programmes worldwide undergo quality control checks,
which are typically based on the evaluation of sperm motility and morphology. Despite this …

Nowadays, the adoption of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) techniques is undergoing an
impressive increase. In light of this, one of the most promising strategies is the novel use of …

In mammals, the oviduct retains sperm, forming a reservoir from which they are released in
synchrony with ovulation. However, the mechanisms underlying sperm release are unclear …