Peroxiredoxin 1 transfer during mating protects eupyrene sperm against oxdative stress in Grapholita molesta.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7458
Abstract: BACKGROUND Each Grapholita molesta female only copulates once during its lifetime and thus must maintain the viability of stored eupyrene sperm for male reproductive success. The male ejaculate comprises abundant accessory gland proteins produced by… read more here.
Keywords: eupyrene sperm; stress; peroxiredoxin; grapholita molesta ... See more keywords
BmHen1 is essential for eupyrene sperm development in Bombyx mori but PIWI proteins are not.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4183063
Abstract: In lepidopteran insects, sperm dimorphism is a remarkable feature, in which males exhibit two different types of sperms. Both sperm morphs are essential for fertilization: Eupyrene sperm carry DNA and fertilize eggs, whereas apyrene sperm,… read more here.
Keywords: sperm development; mori piwi; bombyx mori; eupyrene sperm ... See more keywords