(E) Ultrastructure of sperm tails in control and Ankrd5 KO mouse. Cross-sections of midpiece, principal piece and end piece were observed using transmission electron microscopy. Figure 5. ANKRD5 is a ...

This discovery enhances our understanding of sperm motility mechanisms and suggests potential targets for male contraceptive development. ANKRD5 is located in the midpiece of sperm axoneme. (A) ...

[Expressiona of c-Jun and collagens I and III in cultured human skin fibroblasts are affected by infrared ray radiation].

Theoretically, sperm that are equipped with a large midpiece (the powerhouse of the sperm) and/or flagellum (the motor) should have more energy and propulsion, aiding their progression through the ...