A novel function for the presenilin family member <it>spe-4</it>: inhibition of spermatid activation in <it>Caenorhabditis elegans</it>.
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Sperm cells must regulate the timing and location of activation to maximize the likelihood of fertilization. Sperm from most species, including the nematode <it>Caenorhabditis elegans</it>, activate upon encountering an e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-04-01
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Series: | BMC Developmental Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-213X/8/44 |