Sperm chromatin: evaluation, epigenetic signatures and relevance for embryo development and assisted reproductive technology outcomes
Sperm chromatin is distinct from somatic cell chromatin, as a result of extensive remodeling during the final stages of spermatogenesis. In this process, the majority of histones is replaced with protamines. The chromatin is consequently highly condensed and inert, which facilitates protection of th...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024
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