Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Sperm-Egg Interaction

Dear Colleagues,

The molecular mechanisms of fertilization (i.e., sperm-egg interactions) have been studied for many years using many different species. As a result of these efforts, knowledge of the molecular pathways used by oocytes and spermatozoa at fertilization has increased; however, research on fertilization at the cellular and molecular levels has been limited and/or is fragmentary when compared to the huge diversity of animal species. As such, many questions remain unanswered.

To provide an integrated view of the process of fertilization and to further understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms of sperm-egg interaction, authors are invited to submit manuscripts that will advance the knowledge of the fields of reproduction. Such knowledge may be applied not only to human reproduction and agricultural species, but will also serve to protect endangered species throughout the world. Basic research dealing with the cellular and molecular mechanisms of sperm-egg interactions and early development through hatching in animals, ranging from invertebrates to vertebrate, is applicable.

Dr. Kenji Murata
Guest Editor

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