Sperm Chemotaxis

Overview

Sperm chemotaxis is the movement of sperm cells towards a chemical stimulus. This process is essential for successful fertilization, as sperm need to find the egg in order to reproduce. Sperm cells are able to sense attractive molecules in the female reproductive tract and swim towards them, enabling them to find and fertilize the egg. This ability is crucial for reproduction in animals and it has been studied in species such as fruit flies, mice, and humans. Understanding this process provides insight into fertility and reproductive health, as well as the potential to develop new treatments for infertility.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Impact of ozone therapy on mouse liver mitochondrial function and antioxidant system.
  Maria Manuel Oliveira et al. · 2024 · Biochimie
• Impact of low-dose ozone supplementation on motility parameters and bacterial growth in horse cryopreserved semen
  D. Fanelli et al. · 2024 · Veterinary and Animal Science
• Impact of low-dose ozone supplementation on motility parameters and bacterial growth in horse cryopreserved semen
  2024 · Veterinary and Animal Science
• Impact of ozone therapy on mouse liver mitochondrial function and antioxidant system
  2024 · Biochimie

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