J Korean Androl Soc.
1997 Jun;15(1):1-10.
Epididymis and Sperm Maturation
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- 1Department of Biology, College of Natural Sciences, Kyonggi University, Suwon, Korea.
Abstract
- Mammalian testicular sperm are unable to fertilize the oocyte and must undergo "maturation" during epididymal transit. Extensive changes in physiological, biochemical, and structural features of sperm, including motility, antigenicity, and the acrosome-reacting ability are evident during this period. In this review, the physiological feature of epididymis and changes in the cell physiological features of epididymal spermatozoa during maturation are discussed.
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