The longer the better: longer acrosomes contain more proteins involved in sperm-egg interactions
T. Otcenaskova, R. Stopkova, P. Stopka
The paper shows that longer acrosomes in sperm are associated with proteins involved in fertilization and gluconeogenesis, while shorter acrosomes contain more cytoskeletal proteins, and demonstrates variability in sperm morphology and proteomes driven by sperm competition.
bioRxiv · Jul 4, 2023 · PreprintCell Biology