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The sperm plasma membrane has been the object of intense research activity in recent years (Moore, 1985). As a consequence, a large amount of data has accumulated, particularly on its structure and biochemistry, that is now beginning to yield information that may be generally useful in cell biology. Of particular interest are the restricted structural domains that overlie specific regions of the cell (such as the acrosome, the mid-piece mitochondria, etc.).
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Hamilton, D.W., Wenstrom, J.C., Moore, A. (1986). Characterization of a Sperm Membrane Glycoprotein. In: Dhindsa, D.S., Bahl, O.P. (eds) Molecular and Cellular Aspects of Reproduction. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 205. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5209-9_5
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