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sperm cell

Known as: Sperm, cell sperm, Zoosperm 
Mature male germ cells derived from SPERMATIDS. As spermatids move toward the lumen of the SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES, they undergo extensive structural… 
National Institutes of Health

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Acrosin:EntCat:Pt:Spermatozoa:QnAntispermatogenic AgentsCells other than spermatozoa:NCnc:Pt:Semen:QnClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Terminology

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AcrosomeMale Infertility with Large-Headed, Multiflagellar, Polyploid SpermatozoaPrimary spermatocyteSecondary spermatocyte

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Testis

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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Sperm quality influences male fertilization success in walleye (Sander vitreus)
We examined how variation in sperm quality influences a male's success at fertilizing ova (male fertilization success) in a wild… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Sperm characteristics and zona pellucida binding in relation to field fertility of frozen-thawed semen from dairy AI bulls.
The present study examined the relationship between bull sperm characteristics immediately post-thaw and some characteristics… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
In vitro studies of the golden hamster sperm acrosome reaction: completion on the zona pellucida and induction by homologous soluble zonae pellucidae.
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
The role of disulfide bond reduction during mammalian sperm nuclear decondensation in vivo.
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Changes in internal pH associated with initiation of motility and acrosome reaction of sea urchin sperm.
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
A map of the guinea pig sperm surface constructed with monoclonal antibodies.
Highly Cited
1981
Highly Cited
1981
Involvement of trypsin-like activity in binding of mouse spermatozoa to zonae pellucidae.
Work from a number of laboratories has shown that fertilization is blocked in the presence of protease inhibitors, although the… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Significance of the equatorial segment of the acrosome of the spermatozoon in eutherian mammals.
Review
1978
Review
1978
Mechanisms of activation of sperm and egg during fertilization of sea urchin gametes.
Highly Cited
1961
Highly Cited
1961
Physiology of fertilization in fish eggs.
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