Glucose is a pH-dependent motor for sperm beat frequency during early activation.
To reach the egg in the ampulla, sperm have to travel along the female genital tract, thereby being dependent on external energy sources and substances to maintain and raise the flagellar beat. The vaginal fluid is rich in lactate, whereas in the uterine fluid glucose is the predominant substrate. T...
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Main Authors: | Nadja Mannowetz, Petra M Wandernoth, Gunther Wennemuth |
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Language: | EN |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012
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Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/f9e8ad61d9244b51afb77ae4faea99bd |
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