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Sperm activation by heat shock protein 70 supports the migration of sperm released from sperm storage tubules in Japanese quail ( <i>Coturnix japonica</i> )
5 Nov 2013
Abstract excerpt
Systems for maintaining the viability of ejaculated sperm in the female reproductive tract are widespread among vertebrates and invertebrates. In birds, this sperm storage function is performed by specialized simple tubular invaginations called sperm storage tubules (SSTs) in the uterovaginal junction (UVJ) of the oviduct. Although the incidence and physiological reasons for sperm storage in birds have been...
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