Modelling a tethered mammalian sperm cell undergoing hyperactivation.

The beat patterns of mammalian sperm flagella can be categorised into two different types. The first involves symmetric waves propagating down the flagellum with a net linear propulsion of the sperm cell. The second, hyperactive, waveform is classified by vigorous asymmetric waves of higher amplitud...

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Main Authors: Curtis, M, Kirkman-Brown, J, Connolly, T, Gaffney, E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012