Protamines are the major nuclear sperm proteins. The human sperm nucleus contains two
types of protamine: protamine 1 (P1) encoded by a single-copy gene and the family of …

Most laboratory methods used to evaluate semen quality have not correlated highly with
fertilizing capacity. The discovery of a variety of fluorochromes and compounds conjugated …

The exchange of histones with protamines in sperm DNA results in sperm chromatin
compaction and protection. Variations in sperm protamine expression are associated with …

Apoptosis is a critical process for regulating both the size and the quality of the male and
female germ lines. In this review, we examine the importance of this process during …

Inherited microorganisms can selfishly manipulate host reproduction to drive through
populations. In Drosophila melanogaster, germline expression of the native Wolbachia …

The performance of frozen-thawed spermatozoa from 10 Holstein bulls in a range of in vitro
diagnostic tests and the relationship with adjusted in vivo fertility data was determined. The …

Male infertility has a complex etiology, and many times, the cause is unknown. While routine
semen analysis provides an overview of basic semen parameters, such as sperm …

Background Low and middle-income countries are facing a rapid increase in obesity and
overweight burden, particularly in urban settings. Being overweight in men is associated …

Completely revised and updated, Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology: A Practical
Approach, Second Edition draws together valuable information typically scattered …

Objective To evaluate the sperm's chromatin quality in couples with spontaneous recurrent
abortion. Methods Thirty couples with spontaneous recurrent abortion (case group) and 30 …