About this Research Topic
There is still a lack of knowledge in both sperm-female genital tract interactions and sperm-egg interactions, as well as the role of the seminal plasma in the female genital tract is not yet fully elucidated. Through a wide variety of analytical tools such as light and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, transcriptomics, etc. it is possible to investigate the mechanisms of such interactions and thus increase our knowledge in the pre-fertilization and fertilization processes.
The goal of this Research Topic is to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms that both spermatozoa, the oocyte and the female genital tract overcome prior to, and during, fertilization. This Research Topic covers both domestic, laboratory and wild animals.
The main areas to be included in this Research Topic, but not exclusively limited to, are:
- Sperm membrane proteins such as receptors and channels in relation to fertilization.
- Components of the seminal plasma and their role in the female genital tract.
- Oocyte membrane proteins in relation to fertilization.
- Sperm interaction with seminal plasma to overcome the pre-fertilization processes.
- Sperm interaction with the female genital tract to overcome the pre-fertilization processes.
Keywords: Spermatozoa, Oocyte, Seminal Plasma, Fertilization
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