title: Sperm-zona interaction and recombinant DNA technology.
abstract: Recombinant DNA technology has revolutionized our understanding of many biological systems. However, such techniques and their application have not been fully exploited in the study of sperm zona interaction. Using examples from other biological systems, we ourline several experimental approaches that are likely to significantly enhance our understanding of the gamete recognition process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular Biology, University of Sheffield, UK.
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Chapman
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Barratt
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019976:Cloning, Organism; D003267:Contraception; D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D004527:Egg Proteins / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008322:Mammals; D008562:Membrane Glycoproteins / Q000096:biosynthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D010957:Plasmids; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface / Q000096:biosynthesis; D012441:Saccharomyces cerevisiae; D013084:Sperm-Ovum Interactions; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000502:physiology; D015044:Zona Pellucida / Q000502:physiology*; D000072216:Zona Pellucida Glycoproteins
chemical_list: D004274:DNA, Recombinant; D004527:Egg Proteins; D008562:Membrane Glycoproteins; D011956:Receptors, Cell Surface; D000072216:Zona Pellucida Glycoproteins