Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Sperm Function: Recent Progress
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2024) | Viewed by 5070
Special Issue Editor
Interests: reproduction; reproductive toxicology; endocrine disruptor; biomarker; fertility; infertility; spermatozoa; spermatogenesis; pesticide
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Dear Colleagues,
To date, various studies have been conducted on male reproductive function, particularly striving to elucidate the physiological functions of male germ cells. However, further efforts are still needed to achieve a complete understanding of the sperm function. Additionally, there is a need for additional efforts to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying normal sperm function, as well as the changes in sperm function that occur due to various environmental changes.
This Special Issue aims to cover the molecular mechanisms underlying general sperm function, as well as molecular-level mechanisms of sperm function in response to various environmental factors such as environmental pollution, age, exposure to various chemicals, etc. Reviews, original research articles, technical notes and commentaries related to all fields of studies on the recent progress in the molecular mechanisms underlying sperm function in mammals are welcome.
Dr. Woo-Sung Kwon
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sperm
- molecular mechanisms
- sperm function
- capacitation
- signaling pathway
- fertility
- male reproduction
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