The human spermatozoon - a stripped down but refined machine

J Biol. 2009;8(7):63. doi: 10.1186/jbiol167. Epub 2009 Aug 7.

Abstract

A recent paper in BMC Developmental Biology describes the development of the annulus of the mouse sperm cell, but much remains to be learnt about sperm cells despite their importance in human fertility.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Fertilization
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male / pathology
  • Infertility, Male / therapy
  • Male
  • Mice
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
  • Spermatozoa / pathology
  • Spermatozoa / physiology*
  • Spermatozoa / ultrastructure*