reproductive system
N |
• testis weights and histology are normal
• spermatozoa are morphologically normal
• mating behavior, ejaculation, and vaginal plug formation are all normal
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• defect in the ability of sperm to migrate into the oviduct
• capacitated sperm deposited directly into the oviduct fertilize eggs normally
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• percentage of hyperactivated spermatozoa is higher than in wild-type cells
• however, sperm motility is normal
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• ratio of acrosome-reacted and acrosome intact spermatozoa is normal for the first 90 min of incubation but increased after 180 min of incubation
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• despite frequent collisions, zona binding ability of spermatozoa to cumulus free eggs is nearly lost
• fertilizing ability is normal when cumulus-intact eggs are used
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behavior/neurological
N |
• mating behavior is normal
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cellular
• defect in the ability of sperm to migrate into the oviduct
• capacitated sperm deposited directly into the oviduct fertilize eggs normally
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• percentage of hyperactivated spermatozoa is higher than in wild-type cells
• however, sperm motility is normal
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