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 The
Male Gamete
From Basic Science to Clinical Applications
edited by Claude Gagnon
New in 1999. This volume gives the latest
information on advances in male reproductive physiology, ranging
from the production of gametes in the testis to the clinical
applications of fertility research. This book is a truly international
effort by numerous authorities in the field.
The Male
Gamete features:
- Comprehensive and
authoritative
- 46 chapters written
by respected leaders in the field
- Profusely illustrated
- Over 500 pages -
8.5" x 11" - on glossy paper
- Hard-bound
- Published in 1999
| 500 pages - ISBN
1-889899-03-8 - $99.95 |
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Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgements
Basic Knowledge
Regulation of spermatogenesis
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1.
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Fifty years of insight into the seminiferous
epithelium; A tribute to Yves W,. Clermont. |
1
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B. Robaire |
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2.
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Protamine gene expression: a model for
post transcriptional gene regulation in male germ
cells. |
5
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N. B. Hecht |
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3.
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Role of distinct c-kit gene products
in spermatogenesis and fertilization. |
11
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P. Rossi, C., Sette and R. Geremia |
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4.
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The effects of gene knockouts on spermatogenesis |
23
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E. M. Eddy |
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5.
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Prospects for spermatogonial transplantation
in livestock and endangered species. |
37
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C. L. Hausler and L. D. Russell |
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6.
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The putative chaperone calmegin and
sperm fertility. |
47
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M. Okabe, M. Ikawa, S. Yamada, T.
Nakanishi,T. Baba, Y. Nishimune |
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7.
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Protamine mediated condensation of DNA
in mammalian sperm. |
55
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R. Balhorn, M. Cosman, K. Thornton,
V. V. Krishnan, M. Corzett, G. Bench, C. Kramer, J.
Lee IV, N. V. Hud, M. Allen, M. Prieto, W. Meyer-Ilse,
J. T. Brown, J. Kirz, X. Zhang, E. M. Bradbury, G.
Maki, R.E. Braun and W. Breed |
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Sperm-reproductive tract
interactions
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8.
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Regulation of sperm transport in the
mammalian oviduct |
71
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S. S. Suarez |
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9.
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The implications of unusual sperm/female
relationships in mammals |
81
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J. M. Bedford |
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10.
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Interaction between sperm and epididymal
secretory proteins |
93
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R. Sullivan |
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Signal transduction
and regulation of sperm function
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11.
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Signaling mechanisms controlling mammalian
sperm fertilization competence and activation |
105
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G.S. Kopf, X. P. Ning, P.E. Visconti,
M. Purdon, H. Galantin-Homer, and M. Fornés |
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12.
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How does the jelly coat of starfish
eggs trigger the acrosome reaction in homologous spermatozoa? |
119
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M. Hoshi, M. Kawamura, Y. Maruyama,
E. Yoshida, T. Nishigaki, M. Ikeda, M. Ogiso, H. Moriyama
and M. Matsumoto |
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13.
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Signaling for exocytosis: lipid second
messengers, phosphorylation cascades and cross-talks |
127
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E.R.S. Roldan |
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14.
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Rapid evolution of acrosomal proteins
and species-specificity of fertilizaion in abalone |
139
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W.J. Swanson, E.C. Metz, C.D. Stout
and V.D. Vacquier |
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15.
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Transmembrane signal transduction for
the regulation of sperm motility in fishes and ascidians |
149
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M. Morisawa, S. Oda, M. Yoshida and
H. Takai |
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16.
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Ionic factors regulating the motility
of fish sperm |
161
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J. Cosson, R. Billard, C. Cibert,
C. Dréanno and M. Suquet |
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17.
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Calcium channels of mammalian sperm:
properties and role in fertilization |
187
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H.M. Florman, C. Arnoult, I. G. Kazam,
C. Li and C.M.B. O'Toole |
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Sperm receptors for the
zona pellucida
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18.
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Defining the biochemical mechanisms
of spermzona pellucida binding |
195
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C. D. Thaler |
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19.
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Molecular dissection of the sperm combining-site
of mouse egg zona pellucida glycoprotein mZP3, the
sperm receptor |
205
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P.M. Wassarman and E.S. Litscher |
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20.
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Zona pellucida-induced signal transduction
via sperm surface B1,4- galactosyltransferase |
213
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B.D. Shur |
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21.
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Role of male germ-cell specific sulfogalactosyl-glycerolipid
(SGG) and its binding protein, SLIP1, on mammalian
sperm-egg interaction |
227
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N. Tanphaichitr, D. White, T. Taylor, M. Attar,
M. Rattanachaiyanont, D. D'Amours and M. Kates
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22.
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Characteristics of the sperm-zona interaction:
identifying key issues for determining receptors for
ZP3 |
237
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R. Cardullo |
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Egg-sperm interactions
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23.
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A current model for the role of ADAMs
and integrins in sperm-egg membrane binding and fusion
in mammals. |
249
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D. G. Myles, C. Cho, R. Yuan, and
P. Primakoff |
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24.
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Diversity of sperm-activating peptide
receptors |
257
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N. Suzuki |
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25.
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Participation of epididymal protein
"DE" and its egg binding sites in sperm-egg
fusion |
267
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P.S. Cuasnicú, D.J. Cohen,
and D.A. Ellerman |
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Fate and importance of
sperm structures
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26.
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The fate of sperm components within
the egg during fertilization: implications for infertility |
273
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L. Hewitson, C. Simerly, P. Sutovsky,
T. Dominko, D. Takahashi and G. Schatten |
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27.
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Transmission of mammalian mitochondrial
DNA |
283
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E.A. Shoubridge |
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28.
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Soluble sperm activating factors |
291
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B. Dale, L. Di Matteo, M. Marino,
G. Russo and M. Wilding |
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Advances in sperm taxonomy
and phlogeny
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29.
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Spermatozoal phylogeny of the vertebrata |
303
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B.G.M Jamieson |
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30.
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Accessory microtubules in insect spermatozoa:
structure, function and phylogenetic significance |
333
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R. Dallai and B.A. Afzelius |
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31.
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Spermatozoa of Platyhelminthes: comparative
ultrastructure, tubulin immunocytochemistry and nuclear
labeling |
351
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J.-L. Justine |
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Clinical
Applications
Structured
management of male infertility
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32.
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Structured management as a basis for
cost-effective infertility care. |
363
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D. Mortimer |
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33.
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The role of sperm function testing in
infertility management |
371
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C.J. De Jonge |
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34.
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The need to detect DNA damage in human
spermatozoa: possible consequences on embryo development |
379
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D. Sakkas |
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35.
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Cellular maturity and fertilizing potential
of sperm populations in natural and assisted reproduction |
385
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G. Huszar, H.B. Zeyneloglu and L.
Vigue |
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36.
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Genetic testing of the male |
397
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C.L.R. Barratt, J.C. St. John, and
M. Afnan |
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Controversies
in applied spermatology
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37.
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Ooplasmic injections of round spermatids
and secondary spermatocytes for the treatment of non-obstructive
azoospermia |
407
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N. Sofikitis and I. Miyagawa |
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38.
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Potential pitfalls in male reproductive
technology |
415
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J. M. Cummins |
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39.
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The spermatozoon as a vehicle for viral
infection |
429
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B. Baccetti and P. Piomboni |
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40.
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How assisted reproduction deals with
HIV: biological and clinical aspects |
437
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S. Hamamah, A. Fignon and D. Mortimer |
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41.
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The saga of the sperm count decrease
in humans, wild and farm animals |
445
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B. Jégou, J. Auger, L. Multigner,
C. Pineau, P. Thonneau, A. Spira and P. Jouannet |
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Current
topics in spermatology
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42.
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The dark and bright sides of reactive
oxygen species on sperm function |
455
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E. de Lamirande and C. Gagnon |
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43.
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The male germ cell as a target for drug
and toxicant action |
469
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B. Robaire and B.F. Hales |
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44.
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Role of tubulin epitopes in the regulation
of flagellar motility |
475
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P. Huitorel, S. Audebert, D. White,
J. Cosson and C. Gagnon |
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45.
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Immunocontraceptive vaccines for the
control of wild animal populations: antigen selection
and delivery |
493
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K. Holland, K. Deagley, C. Hardy,
L. Hinds and R.C. Jones |
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46.
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Comparative cryobiology of mammalian
spermatozoa |
501
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S.P. Leibo and L. Bradley |
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