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Characterization of <i>spe-40/Fam187</i> identifies a deeply conserved sperm protein at the <i>C. elegans</i> fertilization synapse

2026-05-18

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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> Fertilization is the process in which two specialized cells, the sperm and egg, interact, adhere, and fuse their membranes. This occurs in all sexually reproducing organisms. Several transmembrane and secreted proteins have been shown to be required for fertilization. Genetic mutations can alter these proteins and disrupt fertilization, leading to reduced or no offspring. When fertilization-spec...

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24e0c261-d080-527f-a8dc-4e8b90b0a123
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10.64898/2026.05.14.723898
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