Reorganization of the Flagellum Scaffolding Induces a Sperm Standstill During Fertilization
M. Jablonski, G. M. Luque, M. Gomez-Elias, C. Sanchez-Cardenas, X. Xu, J. L. de la Vega-Beltran, G. Corkidi, A. Linares, V. Abonza, A. Arenas-Hernandez, M. D. P. Ramos-Godinez, A. Lopez-Saavedra, D. Krapf, D. Krapf, A. Darszon, , M. G. Buffone
This study shows that reorganization of the flagellum's F-actin network during sperm-egg fusion leads to midpiece contraction and motility cessation.
bioRxiv · Jun 22, 2023Cell Biology