Molecular dynamics of JUNO-IZUMO1 complexation suggests biologically relevant mechanisms in fertilization

Abstract JUNO-IZUMO1 binding is the first known physical link created between the sperm and egg membranes in fertilization, however, how this initiates sperm-egg fusion remains elusive. As advanced structural insights will help to combat the infertility crisis, or advance fertility control, we emplo...

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Main Authors: Paulina Pacak, Carleen Kluger, Viola Vogel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-46835-0