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Crocodile Sperm Proteome

ABSTRACT: In a reproductive strategy that is considered unique to the mammalian lineage, spermatozoa must undergo a series of physiological changes, termed capacitation, in the female reproductive tract prior to developing their capacity to fertilize an ovum. Here, we have employed a comparative proteomic strategy to explore the biological significance of this form of post-testicular maturation in the ancient reptilian species of the Australian saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus).

INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive

ORGANISM(S): Crocodylus Porosus (ncbitaxon:8502)

SUBMITTER: Dr. Matt Dun Brett Nixon