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Cytoskeletal elements in mammalian spermiogenesis and spermatozoa
Author(s) -
Camatini Marina,
Colombo Anita,
Bonfanti Patrizia
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
microscopy research and technique
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.536
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1097-0029
pISSN - 1059-910X
DOI - 10.1002/jemt.1070200303
Subject(s) - spermiogenesis , compartmentalization (fire protection) , cytoskeleton , microbiology and biotechnology , actin , biology , genetics , biochemistry , cell , nucleus , enzyme
Identification of the cytoskeletal elements and their role in the formation as well as the maintenance of head membrane compartmentalization is a much debated issue in mammalian spermatozoa. Data which have emerged during the last ten years are summarized. Those which have converged in a common opinion, such as the distribution of actin in mammalian spermiogenesis, are distinguished from those which have to be confirmed, such as the role of actin related proteins and actin in mature spermatozoa.