Regulation of Sperm Function and Embryo Development
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Reproduction".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 33
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sperm; fertility; male; assisted reproductive technologies; embryo; proteomics; genomics
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Interests: clinical science; production animal health; reproductive biology
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent decades, assisted reproductive technologies have become increasingly important for both humans and animals. The incidence of human infertility has risen substantially, with male factors contributing to approximately 50% of these cases. Additionally, global demand for animal proteins is projected to increase by 70% by 2050, driven by a growing world population. Various established and emerging reproductive technologies, including artificial insemination, commercial embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), are widely used to improve animal productivity and ameliorate fertility issues. However, there is a need to improve the efficiency of these techniques by advancing our current understanding of sperm function, its role in early embryo development, and molecular regulation of preimplantation embryo development to enhance reproductive health across species. In this regard, a concerted effort from scientists is critical to enhance our fundamental understanding of reproductive biology and translate that knowledge into practical applications.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight recent advances in the regulation of sperm function and preimplantation embryo development and the potential applications of this knowledge to improve the outcomes of reproductive technologies.
Prof. Dr. Jacob Thundathil
Prof. Dr. John P. Kastelic
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sperm
- oocyte
- embryo
- genes
- reproductive technologies
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