Male infertility is an increasing problem partly due to inherited genetic variations. Mutations
in genes involved in formation of the sperm tail cause motility defects and thus male …

The world's population is increasing at an alarming rate and is projected to reach nine billion
by 2050. Despite this, 15% of couples world-wide remain childless because of infertility. Few …

Understanding mammalian spermatozoan development and the events surrounding
fertilization has grown slowly, in part because of uncertainty about the number and identity of …

Mammalian fertilization comprises sperm migration through the female reproductive tract,
biochemical and morphological changes to sperm, and sperm-egg interaction in the oviduct …

This chapter examines the novel structural features of the spermatozoon, their composition
and assembly, and the mechanisms regulating their function. The spermatozoon is a highly …

Spermatogenesis is a complex process of male germ cells proliferation and maturation from
diploid spermatogonia, through meiosis, to mature haploid spermatozoa. The process …

Arsenic toxicity is one of the most trending reasons for several malfunctions, particularly
reproductive toxicity. The exact mechanism of arsenic poisoning is a big question mark …

We report the identification of SED1, a protein required for mouse sperm binding to the egg
zona pellucida. SED1 is homologous to a small group of secreted cell-matrix adhesive …

The role of selenium in male fertility is reviewed with special emphasis on selenoprotein P
and phospholipid hydroperoxide glutathione peroxidase (GPx4) in spermiogenesis. Inverse …

Arsenic is a natural metalloid found in abundance, in the environment. Exposure to arsenic
can cause health issues due to its carcinogenic nature. The primary source of arsenic …