New Advances in Germ Cell Research
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 1017
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Germ cell research is a crucial topic in biology and medicine, including the study of gametes such as sperm and eggs. These studies involve not only animal models but also human reproductive cells. For example, researchers can explore the process of sperm development from genesis to maturation and the mechanisms of capacitation and fertilization in the female reproductive tract. Furthermore, scientists are working on identifying biomarker molecules in sperm that may help predict fertilization, miscarriage, or live birth.
Oocyte competence is another important research direction. Cumulus cells play a critical role in the oocyte maturation process, and researchers are investigating the relationship between cumulus cell gene expression and oocyte quality and searching for gene biomarkers associated with cumulus cell and oocyte maturation.
Overall, germ cell research covers the entire process from gamete development and maturation to fertilization, as well as the related molecular mechanisms and biomarkers. These studies not only contribute to deepening our understanding of reproductive biology but may also provide new insights and tools for diagnosing and treating infertility. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to conduct in-depth explorations in this field and share their latest findings.
Dr. Sheng-Hsiang Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- spermatogenesis
- sperm capacitation
- oogenesis
- oocyte maturation
- cumulus cells
- fertilization
- gene expression
- biomarkers
- exosomes
- infertility
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