Selection against spermatozoa with fragmented DNA after postovulatory mating depends on the type of damage

• Главные авторы: Pintado Belén (Автор), Gutiérrez-Adán Alfonso (Автор), Fernández-González Raúl (Автор), Pérez-Crespo Miriam (Автор), Hourcade Juan D (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: BMC, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Before ovulation, sperm-oviduct interaction mechanisms may act as checkpoint for the selection of fertilizing spermatozoa in mammals. Postovulatory mating does not allow the sperm to attach to the oviduct, and spermatozoa may only un...