Cellular and molecular events in spermiogenesis : scientific basis of fertility regulation : proceedings of a symposium held at Oaxtepec, Mexico, 11-13 March 1987 /

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Imprint:Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1990, c1989.
Description:viii, 334 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/957244
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Other authors / contributors:Hamilton, David, 1935 November 29-
Waites, G. M. H.
Special Programme of Research, Development, and Research Training in Human Reproduction (World Health Organization)
Family Health International (Organization)
World Health Organization
ISBN:0521372658
Notes:"Published on behalf of the World Health Organization."
Includes bibliographical references.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Part I. Introduction and Overview
  • 1. Spermiogenesis: an introduction to the symposium
  • Part II. The Golgi Apparatus, Lysosomes and Acrosome Formation
  • 2. Structural and cytochemical characteristics of the Golgi apparatus during the formation of the acrosomic system in rat spermatids
  • 3. Golgi complex: integrity, composition, genesis and homeostasis
  • 4. Lysosomal enzymes and the Golgi apparatus
  • 5. Pharmacological intervention in Golgi function in MDCK cells
  • 6. The targeting of proteins of specific cell membrances
  • Part III. Centriole and Flagella Formation
  • 7. The mammalian sperm flagellum: structure and development
  • 8. Centrioles, the cell cycle and microtubule formation
  • 9. Interactions of drugs with microtubules
  • 10. Tektin filaments in the structure and assembly of sperm flagellar microtubules
  • 11. Synthesis and assembly of flagellar proteins during flagellar regeneration in Chlamydomonas
  • Part IV. Cellular and Molecular Events in Spermiogenesis
  • 12. Cell interactions in the seminiferous tubule: an overview of the roles of Sertoli cell-peritubular cell interactions in testicular functions
  • 13. Energy metabolism of spermatids: a review
  • 14. Mammalian spermiogenesis: assembly and fate of perinuclear theca constituents
  • 15. Expression of the c-abl oncogene in mouse spermatids
  • 16. The chromatoid body in early spermatids: its dependence on haploid gene expression and cytoplasmic microtubules
  • 17. Gene expression during spermiogenesis
  • 18. Male contraception and chemotherapy for trypanosomiasis and leishmaniasis: an analysis of biochemical similarities and considerations for future research
  • 19. New approaches to male fertility regulation: interference with spermiogenesis
  • Part V. Strategies For Research: List of invited participants
  • Index