Factors from fluid of the ovarian pocket that stimulate sperm motility in domestic hens. |
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Authors: | K Ashizawa G J Wishart |
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Institution: | Laboratory of Animal Reproduction, Faculty of Agriculture, Miyazaki University, Japan. |
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Abstract: | Fluid was collected from the region of the peritoneum surrounding the ovarian pocket of domestic hens at about the time of ovulation. This fluid, diluted to 10%, increased the motility of chicken spermatozoa by a maximum of sixfold at 40 degrees C in vitro. Gel filtration revealed two peaks of motility-stimulating activity: one was identified as calcium and the other as a heat-labile substance of low M(r) (200). It is suggested that this motility-stimulating activity may facilitate fertilization, as spermatozoa are normally stored in a quiescent state within the oviduct and can be passively transported by cilia to the site of fertilization in the ovarian pocket. |
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