Anandamide induces sperm release from oviductal epithelia through nitric oxide pathway in bovines.

Mammalian spermatozoa are not able to fertilize an egg immediately upon ejaculation. They acquire this ability during their transit through the female genital tract in a process known as capacitation. The mammalian oviduct acts as a functional sperm reservoir providing a suitable environment that al...

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Main Authors: Claudia Osycka-Salut, María Gracia Gervasi, Elba Pereyra, Maximiliano Cella, María Laura Ribeiro, Ana María Franchi, Silvina Perez-Martinez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3281848?pdf=render