Aberrant epigenetic mechanisms have been implicated in impaired spermatogenesis, abnormal semen parameters and idiopathic male fertility. This Review covers the unique features of sperm chromatin, the methods used to analyse epigenetics in sperm and the possible roles of the sperm epigenome in early embryo development and assisted reproduction.
- Undraga Schagdarsurengin
- Agnieszka Paradowska
- Klaus Steger
