ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2020
The Role of the Epididymis and the Contribution of Epididymosomes to Mammalian Reproduction.
Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 152 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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152 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Extracellular vesicles in reproductive biology and disorders: a comprehensive review.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Pooled it
- Putative adverse outcome pathways for silver nanoparticle toxicity on mammalian male reproductive system: a literature review.Particle and fibre toxicology · 2023Pooled it
- Sperm Ion Transporters and Channels in Human Asthenozoospermia: Genetic Etiology, Lessons from Animal Models, and Clinical Perspectives.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Pooled it
- Evaluating the time interval between oocyte retrieval and micro testicular sperm extraction: a single-center retrospective cohort study.Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics · 2026Article
- Arsenic intervened anarchy in cauda epididymis and spermatozoa of adult rats is amended by casein and pea enriched high protein diet.Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2026Article
- Ultrastructural Organization of Epididymis in the Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) During Breeding Season.Anatomia, histologia, embryologia · 2026Article
- Dietary effects on cytosolic and mitochondrial tRNA abundance and modification patterns across mouse tissues.Genome research · 2026Article
- Restoring the FOXO1 geroprotective pathway via seno-resistant mesenchymal progenitor cells alleviates primate epididymal aging.Protein & cell · 2026Article
- Physiological basis of contraceptive function of a GSK3α-selective inhibitor, manifested during epididymal sperm maturation.Molecular human reproduction · 2026Article
- The maternal immune response to semen: implications for reproductive success in livestock.Reproduction & fertility · 2026Review
- Molecular Profiling of Extracellular Vesicles Isolated from Boar Reproductive Fluids.Journal of extracellular vesicles · 2026Article
- Seminal Plasma Exosomes in Male Infertility: Roles, Mechanisms, and Applications-A Double-Edged Sword.The world journal of men's health · 2026Review
- The role of CFTR in spermatogenesis and sperm quality.Nature reviews. Urology · 2026Review
- Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in Male Reproductive Health: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Consequences.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Influence of Very Short-Term Sexual Abstinence on Basic Semen Parameters and Sperm Chromatin Status: A Preliminary Study.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
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- Myosin VI is involved in the structural organization and molecular composition of epididymal epithelial cells in mouse†.Biology of reproduction · 2026Article
- Contemporary antiretroviral pharmacology in the male genital tract: implications for HIV treatment and prevention.Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy · 2026Review
- Research progress on serine proteases in the field of male reproduction: a narrative review.Translational andrology and urology · 2026Review
- Environmentally-induced sperm RNAs shape placentation and fetal growth.Research square · 2026Article
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Abstract
It is well-established that testicular spermatozoa are immature and acquire motility and fertilization capabilities during transit throughout the epididymis. The epididymis is a duct-like organ that connects the testis to the vas deferens and is comprised of four anatomical regions: the initial segment, caput, corpus, and cauda. Sperm maturation occurs during epididymal transit by the interaction of sperm cells with the unique luminal environment of each epididymal region. In this review we discuss the epididymis as an essential reproductive organ responsible for sperm concentration, maturation (including sperm motility acquisition and fertilizing ability), protection and storage. Importantly, we also discuss specific characteristics and roles of epididymal-derived exosomes (epididymosomes) in establishing sperm competency within the intricate process of reproduction. This review suggests that an increasing body of evidence is working to develop a complete picture of the role of the epididymis in male reproduction, offspring health, and disease susceptibility.
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