Sperm selection in natural conception: what can we learn from Mother Nature to improve assisted reproduction outcomes?

Sakkas, Denny; Ramalingam, Mythili; Garrido, Nicolás; L. R. Barratt, Christopher

doi:10.1093/humupd/dmv042

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Sperm selection in natural conception: what can we learn from Mother Nature to improve assisted reproduction outcomes?

Published in Human Reproduction Update • Sep 19, 2015

Authors:

Denny Sakkas

Mythili Ramalingam

Nicolás Garrido

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In natural conception only a few sperm cells reach the ampulla or the site of fertilization. This population is a selected group of cells since only motile cells can pass through cervical mucus and gain initial entry into the female reproductive tract. In animals, some studies indicate t...

Subject

Sperm

Spermatozoon

Biology

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