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Oviduct epithelium interactions: roles in sperm selection and embryo quality
1 Jan 2025
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Abstract This review provides an up-to-date overview of the roles of the oviduct during the periconception period and underlying mechanisms. The functions of the oviduct before, during, and after fertilization are highlighted, with special focus on the effects of epithelial cell contact and luminal secretions on sperm selection mechanisms and acquisition of fertilization ability. The current knowledge on how the...
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