Advances in Spermatogenesis
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Reproductive Cells and Development".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 4453
Special Issue Editors
Interests: manchette; intraflagellar transport; transcriptional regulation; acrosome biogenesis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to initiate a new Special Issue entitled “Advance in Spermatogenesis”.
Spermatogenesis is a complex process that occurs in the testes and enables sperm production. This process begins from puberty and involves stem-cell proliferation; meiotic division, which results in haploid gametes; and spermiogenesis, through which highly polarized sperm is formed. The whole process is precisely regulated; genetic and epigenetic regulation are two fundamental mechanisms, and these work alongside many other factors such as steroid hormones, which play an essential role in spermatogenesis. Extensive studies have been carried out in order to understand spermatogenesis at the cellular and molecular level and promote advances in techniques such as single-cell multi-omics and organoid culture, which have opened new avenues for further deciphering the mechanisms of spermatogenesis. Fully understanding the regulatory mechanisms of spermatogenesis will not only aid in the identification of the genetic factors of male infertility, but also provide novel approaches for the treatment of the disease. Finally, these novel findings will guide us in the development of male-based contraceptive drugs. The main aim of this Special Issue is to introduce novel findings regarding the regulation of spermatogenesis, particularly studies using state-of-the-art techniques.
In this Special Issue of Cells, we invite researchers to submit their original research articles, reviews, or communications related to the theme of "Advance in Spermatogenesis".
Dr. Zhibing Zhang
Dr. Changmin Niu
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Cells is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- spermatogenesis
- mitosis
- meiosis
- spermiogenesis
- omics
- organoid culture
- infertility
- contraception
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
