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Sperm-Zona Pellucida Interaction: A Model for Zona Receptor Kinase-Mediated Signaling

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Signal Transduction in Testicular Cells

Part of the book series: Ernst Schering Research Foundation Workshop ((SCHERING FOUND,volume 2/1996))

Abstract

Successful mammalian fertilization requires the precise recognition and interaction of specific molecules on the sperm with complementary molecules of the egg. Over the last decade, the identification of many of the proteins involved in these events has significantly advanced our understanding of the molecular basis of gamete interaction. In addition to permitting focused attention on each of the individual gamete components identified, this analysis has re-enforced the concept that the intercellular interactions between sperm and eggs that lead to fertilization are similar to many aspects of somatic cell interactions.

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Saling, P.M., Burks, D.J., Tomes, C.N. (1996). Sperm-Zona Pellucida Interaction: A Model for Zona Receptor Kinase-Mediated Signaling. In: Hansson, V., Levy, F.O., Taskén, K. (eds) Signal Transduction in Testicular Cells. Ernst Schering Research Foundation Workshop, vol 2/1996. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03230-5_12

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