Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms in Reproduction

Dear Colleagues,

For species conservation, it is very important to understand the reproductive process and mechanisms. Unlike other organs, reproductive organs such as testes, ovaries, and uterus are regulated very accurately periodically after puberty. In mammals, including humans, germ cells undergo meiosis after development and must undergo special cell division to differentiate into mature haploid germ cells, sperm, and eggs. These sperm and eggs are fertilized and implanted in the endometrium to produce healthy offspring. A very complex process is carried out dynamically until birth. However, there are still many unknown aspects in these regards. Therefore, through this Special Issue we wish to cover topics that will allow us to gain a deeper understanding of the series of reproductive processes that are not yet well known and to obtain insights into overcoming unexplained infertility in the future. Therefore, I hope that many scientists interested in these topics will respond positively.

Prof. Dr. Youngsok Choi
Dr. Eun Mi Chang
Guest Editors

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• mammalian reproduction
• uterine biology
• oogenesis
• spermatogenesis
• meiosis
• embryo development
• uterine implantation
• endometrial regeneration
• ovarian aging
• endometriosis
• ovarian cancer
• testicular cancer
• uterine cancer
• cervical cancer
• menopause

• The Development, Differentiation, and Toxicity of Gametes in International Journal of Molecular Sciences (22 articles)
• Development, Differentiation, and Toxicity in Reproduction in International Journal of Molecular Sciences (4 articles)
• Biology and Toxicology of Gametes, Embryos, and Cancer Cells in Reproductive System in International Journal of Molecular Sciences (7 articles)