Sperm maturation in rhesus monkey: Changes in ultrastructure, chromatin condensation, and organization of lipid bilayer

Abstract

The present study shows that rhesus monkey spermatozoa undergo reorganization of the plasma membrane lipids and stabilization of disulfide linkages during epididymal transit. The results would be of use in evaluating the action of potential male contraceptive drugs on epididymal spermatozoa.