Recent Advances in Male Reproductive Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Contraception
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 632
Special Issue Editor
Interests: ion-transport; Na, K-ATPase; male fertility; infertility; contraception
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are organizing a Special Issue on "Recent Advances in Male Reproductive Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Contraception", which will be published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
As you know, the field of male reproduction has been steadily growing. This responds to the needs of more translational research that will advance our knowledge of the mechanisms underlying sperm production, maturation, and function. Understanding these processes is essential to assist in the development of therapeutic strategies that can specifically target male infertility, for which in most cases the etiology is unknown. On the other hand, the rapidly growing world population and high rate of unintended pregnancies make contraception a need and a priority for any public health program. While several female contraceptives are currently available, male contraception is still a highly desired unmet goal. Given your important contributions to the field of male reproduction, I am inviting you to submit an article with your latest discoveries in this fascinating area of research.
This Special Issue aims to publish original articles, reviews, etc. on male reproductive physiology, pathophysiology, and contraception bringing new perspectives.
We intend to publish your manuscript as an invited “Featured Article”, meaning your submission will be handled on a priority basis. I would be happy to provide any additional information and you can contact me by email in this website's Special Issue Editor's Information section.
Prof. Dr. Gustavo G. Blanco
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- spermatogenesis
- spermiogenesis
- testis
- epididymis
- sperm function
- sperm motility
- sperm capacitation
- acrosome reaction
- male reproduction
- male fertility
- male infertility
- male contraception
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