Timing of sperm capacitation appears to be programmed according to egg availability in the female genital tract

LC Giojalas; RA Rovasio; G Fabro; A Gakamsky; Michael Eisenbach

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2003.11.046

Timing of sperm capacitation appears to be programmed according to egg availability in the female genital tract

LC Giojalas, RA Rovasio, G Fabro, A Gakamsky, Michael Eisenbach

Department of Biomolecular Sciences

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The time course of the level of A23187-induced acrosome reaction between human and rabbit spermatozoa was compared. It was extended in the former (a periodic ovulator) and short in the latter (an induced ovulator). This finding suggests that the capacitated state is programmed to maximize the prospects that an ovulated egg will meet spermatozoa in the best functional state.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	247-249
Number of pages	3
Journal	Fertility and Sterility
Volume	82
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2003.11.046
Publication status	Published - Jul 2004

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Reproductive Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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