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edited by Claude Gagnon New in 1999. This volume gives the latest information on advances in male reproductive physiology, ranging from the production of gametes in the testis to the clinical applications of fertility research. This book is a truly international effort by numerous authorities in the field.
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| • Comprehensive and authoritative |
| • 46 chapters written by respected leaders in the field |
| • Profusely illustrated |
| • Over 500 pages - 8.5" x 11" - on glossy paper |
| • Hard-bound |
| • Published in 1999 |
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Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements
Basic Knowledge
Regulation of spermatogenesis
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Fifty years of insight into the seminiferous epithelium; A tribute to Yves W,. Clermont. |
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B. Robaire | |
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Protamine gene expression: a model for post transcriptional gene regulation in male germ cells. |
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| N. B. Hecht | ||
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Role of distinct c-kit gene products in spermatogenesis and fertilization. |
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P. Rossi, C., Sette and R. Geremia | |
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The effects of gene knockouts on spermatogenesis |
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E. M. Eddy | |
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Prospects for spermatogonial transplantation in livestock and endangered species. |
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C. L. Hausler and L. D. Russell | |
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The putative chaperone calmegin and sperm fertility. |
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M. Okabe, M. Ikawa, S. Yamada, T. Nakanishi,T. Baba, Y. Nishimune | |
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Protamine mediated condensation of DNA in mammalian sperm. |
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R. Balhorn, M. Cosman, K. Thornton, V. V. Krishnan, M. Corzett, G. Bench, C. Kramer, J. Lee IV, N. V. Hud, M. Allen, M. Prieto, W. Meyer-Ilse, J. T. Brown, J. Kirz, X. Zhang, E. M. Bradbury, G. Maki, R.E. Braun and W. Breed |
Sperm-reproductive tract interactions
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Regulation of sperm transport in the mammalian oviduct |
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S. S. Suarez |
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The implications of unusual sperm/female relationships in mammals |
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J. M. Bedford |
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Interaction between sperm and epididymal secretory proteins |
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R. Sullivan |
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Signal transduction and regulation of sperm function
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Signaling mechanisms controlling mammalian sperm fertilization competence and activation |
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G.S. Kopf, X. P. Ning, P.E. Visconti, M. Purdon, H. Galantin-Homer, and M. Fornés |
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How does the jelly coat of starfish eggs trigger the acrosome reaction in homologous spermatozoa? |
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M. Hoshi, M. Kawamura, Y. Maruyama, E. Yoshida, T. Nishigaki, M. Ikeda, M. Ogiso, H. Moriyama and M. Matsumoto |
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Signaling for exocytosis: lipid second messengers, phosphorylation cascades and cross-talks |
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E.R.S. Roldan |
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Rapid evolution of acrosomal proteins and species-specificity of fertilizaion in abalone |
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W.J. Swanson, E.C. Metz, C.D. Stout and V.D. Vacquier |
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Transmembrane signal transduction for the regulation of sperm motility in fishes and ascidians |
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M. Morisawa, S. Oda, M. Yoshida and H. Takai |
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Ionic factors regulating the motility of fish sperm |
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J. Cosson, R. Billard, C. Cibert, C. Dréanno and M. Suquet |
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Calcium channels of mammalian sperm: properties and role in fertilization |
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H.M. Florman, C. Arnoult, I. G. Kazam, C. Li and C.M.B. O'Toole |
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Sperm receptors for the zona pellucida
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Defining the biochemical mechanisms of spermzona pellucida binding |
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C. D. Thaler |
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Molecular dissection of the sperm combining-site of mouse egg zona pellucida glycoprotein mZP3, the sperm receptor |
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P.M. Wassarman and E.S. Litscher |
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Zona pellucida-induced signal transduction via sperm surface B1,4- galactosyltransferase |
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B.D. Shur |
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Role of male germ-cell specific sulfogalactosyl-glycerolipid (SGG) and its binding protein, SLIP1, on mammalian sperm-egg interaction |
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N. Tanphaichitr, D. White, T. Taylor, M. Attar, M. Rattanachaiyanont, D. D'Amours and M. Kates |
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Characteristics of the sperm-zona interaction: identifying key issues for determining receptors for ZP3 |
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R. Cardullo |
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Egg-sperm interactions
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A current model for the role of ADAMs and integrins in sperm-egg membrane binding and fusion in mammals. |
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D. G. Myles, C. Cho, R. Yuan, and P. Primakoff |
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Diversity of sperm-activating peptide receptors |
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N. Suzuki |
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Participation of epididymal protein "DE" and its egg binding sites in sperm-egg fusion |
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P.S. Cuasnicú, D.J. Cohen, and D.A. Ellerman |
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Fate and importance of sperm structures
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The fate of sperm components within the egg during fertilization: implications for infertility |
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L. Hewitson, C. Simerly, P. Sutovsky, T. Dominko, D. Takahashi and G. Schatten |
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Transmission of mammalian mitochondrial DNA |
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E.A. Shoubridge |
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Soluble sperm activating factors |
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B. Dale, L. Di Matteo, M. Marino, G. Russo and M. Wilding |
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Advances in sperm taxonomy and phlogeny
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Spermatozoal phylogeny of the vertebrata |
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B.G.M Jamieson |
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Accessory microtubules in insect spermatozoa: structure, function and phylogenetic significance |
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R. Dallai and B.A. Afzelius |
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Spermatozoa of Platyhelminthes: comparative ultrastructure, tubulin immunocytochemistry and nuclear labeling |
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J.-L. Justine |
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Clinical Applications
Structured management of male infertility
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Structured management as a basis for cost-effective infertility care. |
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D. Mortimer |
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The role of sperm function testing in infertility management |
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C.J. De Jonge |
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The need to detect DNA damage in human spermatozoa: possible consequences on embryo development |
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D. Sakkas |
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Cellular maturity and fertilizing potential of sperm populations in natural and assisted reproduction |
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G. Huszar, H.B. Zeyneloglu and L. Vigue |
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Genetic testing of the male |
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C.L.R. Barratt, J.C. St. John, and M. Afnan |
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Controversies in applied spermatology
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Ooplasmic injections of round spermatids and secondary spermatocytes for the treatment of non-obstructive azoospermia |
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N. Sofikitis and I. Miyagawa |
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Potential pitfalls in male reproductive technology |
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J. M. Cummins |
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The spermatozoon as a vehicle for viral infection |
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B. Baccetti and P. Piomboni |
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How assisted reproduction deals with HIV: biological and clinical aspects |
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S. Hamamah, A. Fignon and D. Mortimer |
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The saga of the sperm count decrease in humans, wild and farm animals |
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B. Jégou, J. Auger, L. Multigner, C. Pineau, P. Thonneau, A. Spira and P. Jouannet |
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Current topics in spermatology
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The dark and bright sides of reactive oxygen species on sperm function |
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E. de Lamirande and C. Gagnon |
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The male germ cell as a target for drug and toxicant action |
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B. Robaire and B.F. Hales |
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Role of tubulin epitopes in the regulation of flagellar motility |
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P. Huitorel, S. Audebert, D. White, J. Cosson and C. Gagnon |
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Immunocontraceptive vaccines for the control of wild animal populations: antigen selection and delivery |
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K. Holland, K. Deagley, C. Hardy, L. Hinds and R.C. Jones |
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Comparative cryobiology of mammalian spermatozoa |
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S.P. Leibo and L. Bradley |
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