Award
NIH Reporter #1R03HD114845-01A1
Sperm striated columns composition
Recipient
University of Toledo
Award Amount
$152,834.00
Ceiling
$152,834.00
Awarded
November 07, 2024
Identifier
1R03HD114845-01A1
Research project funded by NICHD to study the composition and function of sperm striated columns and their role in fertility and early pregnancy.
Description
The project aims to identify biomarkers of striated columns in bovine spermatozoa and zygotes to test the hypothesis that these structures are essential for sperm head-tail linkage and zygote centrosome function. The research will explore the composition of striated columns, their role in sperm motility, and their retention in the zygote centrosome, contributing to understanding male infertility and early pregnancy loss.