The Molecular and Cellular Biology of Fertilization
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1986, 1986
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1986 |
| Series: | Advances in Behavioral Biology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Identification of the Mouse Egg’s Inducer of the Acrosome Reaction: Experimental Approach
- Identification of the Mouse Egg’s Inducer of the Acrosome Reaction: Observations
- Structure of ZP3: The Mouse Egg’s Receptor for Sperm
- Identification of the Molecular Nature of the Sperm Receptor Activity of ZP3
- Identification of the Molecular Nature of the Acrosome Reaction-Inducing Activity of ZP3
- Discussion
- References
- 5 The Receptor Function of Galactosyltransferase During Mammalian Fertilization
- Summary
- Cell Surface GalTase
- The T/t-Complex of the Mouse
- Surface GalTase on Mutant t-Sperm
- The Effects of In Vitro Capacitation on Surface GalTase Activity
- Perturbing Sperm GalTase Inhibits Sperm/Egg Binding
- Inhibition of Sperm/Zona Binding by Purified GalTase
- Inhibition of Sperm/Zona Binding by Monospecific Anti-GalTAseIgG
- Sperm GalTase Substrates in the Zona Pellucida
- Conclusions
- References
- Prologue
- 1 Fertilization and Immunity-Revisited
- Summary
- Univalent Antibodies
- Paramecium: A Model System
- References
- 2 Sperm-Egg Interactions Preparatory to Fertilization
- Summary
- The Activation of the Spermatozoon
- The Activation of the Egg
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- 3 Effects of Anti-Zona Pellucida Monoclonal Antibodies on Fertilization and Early Development
- Summary
- Monoclonal Antibodies
- Passive Immunization of Mice
- In Vitro Fertilization and Development
- Production of Monoclonal Antibodies
- Distribution of Zona Proteins
- Passive Immunization of Mice
- In Vitro Fertilization
- Reversibility of Contraception
- Effect on Development
- Discussion
- References
- 4 Nature of the Mouse Egg’s Receptor for Sperm
- Summary
- Composition of the Mouse Zona Pellucida
- Identification of the Mouse Egg’s Sperm Receptor: Experimental Approach
- Identification of the Mouse Egg’s Sperm Receptor: Observations
- Structural Change of the Coelomic Oocytes Vitelline Envelope by Oviducal Secretion
- Ultrastructural Study
- Participation of Pars Recta in Inducing Acrosome Reaction
- Metabolic Switch in Coelomic Oocytes of PR Effect
- Comparative Biological and Biochemical Properties of Pars Recta Secretion Fluid and Protein(s) Purified from Pars Recta Extract
- Hormonal Regulation of Biological Activity
- Conclusions
- References
- 11 The Cortical Endoplasmic Reticulum and its Possible Role in Activation of DiscoglossusPictis (Anura) Eggs
- Summary
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- 12 Urodele Egg Jelly and Fertilization
- Summary
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
- 13 Induction of the Acrosomal Reaction in Sperm from the WhiteSturgeon, AcipenserTransmontanus
- Summary
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
- 14 Sperm Glycosidase as a Plausible Mediator of Sperm Binding to the Vitelline Envelope in Ascidians
- Summary
- Experimental
- Discussion
- References
- 15 Structure, Assembly and Functions of the Surface Envelope (Fertilization Envelope) from Eggs of the Sea Urchin, StronglyocentrotusPurpuratus
- Summary
- Ultrastructure and Polypeptide Composition of the FE
- Ultrastructural and Biochemical Stages in FE Development
- VE Sperm Receptor and Modulation of Its Activity During the VE to FE Transition
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- 16 Characterization of the StrongylocentrotusPurpuratus Egg Cell Surface Receptor for Sperm
- Summary
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
- 17 Peptides Associated with Eggs: Mechanisms of Interaction with Spermatozoa
- Summary
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- 18 Dephosphorylation of Sea Urchin Sperm Guanylate Cyclase During Fertilization
- Summary
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Disucssion
- Conclusions
- References
- 19 Steps in the Fertilization Process: Understanding and Control
- Summary
- References
- 20 Control of Fertilization by Immunization with Peptide Fragments of Sperm Specific LDH-C4
- Summary
- Fertility Reduction by Sperm Antigens
- Development of an Immunocontraceptive Technology: Sperm Specific LDH-C4
- References
- 21 Pathways to Immunocontraception: Biochemical and Immunological Properties of Glycoprotein Antigens of the Porcine Zona Pellucida
- Summary
- Isolation of Porcine Zonae Pellucidae
- Macromolecular Composition of the Porcine Zona Pellucida
- Comparative Aspects of Mammlian Zona Pellucida Structure
- Isolation of a Purified Porcine Zona Antigen (PPZA)
- Antibodies to PPZA
- Isolation and Properties of 82K and 55K Antigens from SDS-Dissociated Nonreduced Porcine Zonae Pellucida
- References
- 22 Research Frontiers in Human In Vitro Fertilization
- Summary
- 6 Immunological Identification of Sperm Antigens that Participate in Fertilization
- Summary
- Acrosomal Crescent Localization: M42 and M41
- Equatorial Segment Localization: M2 and M29
- References
- 7 The Action Of Acrosin on the Zona Pellucida
- Summary
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
- 8 Biochemical Studies of the Envelope Transformations in XenopusLaevis Eggs
- Summary
- Biological Features
- Morphological Approach
- Molecular Approach
- CE to VE Conversion
- VE to FE Conversion
- Concluding Comments
- References
- 9 The Role of Oviducal Secretions in Mediating Gamete Fusion in the Toad, BufoBufoJaponicus
- Summary
- Materials and Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Concluding Remarks
- References
- 10 Oviducal Pars Recta as Factor in Fertilization Properties and Hormonal Regulation in the Toad BufoArenarum
- Summary
- Involvement of Pars Recta in Fertilization
- Endocrine Aspects
- Gamete Biology
- Embryonic Development and Implantation
- References