reproductive system
N |
• normal spermatogenesis
• normal sperm although ADAM3 absent from the surface of mature sperm
• capacitated sperm deposited directly in oviduct are able to fertilize eggs, requires presence of cumulus cells
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• males infertile when mated to wild-type females despite normal mating behavior, sperm ejaculation, and vaginal plug formation
• sperm restricted to uterus of female reproductive tract
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• ability of sperm to fertilize eggs requires the presence of cumulus cells
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• impaired sperm migration from the uterus into the oviduct; sperm are not observed in the uterotubal junction
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cellular
• impaired sperm migration from the uterus into the oviduct; sperm are not observed in the uterotubal junction
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behavior/neurological
N |
• male reproductive behavior is normal
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