The sperm hook as a functional adaptation for migration and self-organized behavior

In most murine species, spermatozoa exhibit a falciform apical hook at the head end. The function of the sperm hook is not yet clearly understood. In this study, we investigate the role of the sperm hook in the migration of spermatozoa through the female reproductive tract in Mus musculus (C57BL/6),...

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Main Authors: Heungjin Ryu, Kibum Nam, Byeong Eun Lee, Yundon Jeong, Seunghun Lee, Jeongmo Kim, Young-Min Hyun, Jae-Ick Kim, Jung-Hoon Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2024-11-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/96582
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