Methods for evaluating the acrosomal status of mammalian sperm
NL Cross, S Meizel - Biology of reproduction, 1989 - academic.oup.com
NL Cross, S Meizel
Biology of reproduction, 1989•academic.oup.comA full understanding of the acrosome reaction is central to understanding sperm function.
Acrosomal status can be determined on living, motile sperm in only a few mammalian
species. For other species, many light microscopic methods have been developed, including
colored stains for bright-field microscopy, and probes for fluorescence microscopy. We
review the existing methods and the criteria that should be considered in the choice of an
assay.
Acrosomal status can be determined on living, motile sperm in only a few mammalian
species. For other species, many light microscopic methods have been developed, including
colored stains for bright-field microscopy, and probes for fluorescence microscopy. We
review the existing methods and the criteria that should be considered in the choice of an
assay.
Abstract
A full understanding of the acrosome reaction is central to understanding sperm function. Acrosomal status can be determined on living, motile sperm in only a few mammalian species. For other species, many light microscopic methods have been developed, including colored stains for bright-field microscopy, and probes for fluorescence microscopy. We review the existing methods and the criteria that should be considered in the choice of an assay.
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