The sperm mitochondria: clues and challenges
Diego Bucci; Marcella Spinaci; Ivan Cunha Bustamante-Filho; Salvatore Nesci
Abstract
In conclusion, the study of energy management and mitochondrial function in spermatozoa of different specie furnishes important base knowledge to define new media for preservation as well as newbases for reproductive biotechnologies.
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Submitted date:
12/20/2022
Accepted date:
01/24/2023
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