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Puttaswamy Manjunath specializes in the biochemical characterization and physiological roles of proteins within the male reproductive tract of mammals, particularly concerning sperm. His research emphasizes the capacitation process, essential for sperm to acquire the ability to fertilize an egg, which involves changes to the sperm surface during its journey through the female reproductive tract. His studies have isolated and characterized bovine seminal plasma proteins (BSPs) that are crucial for sperm capacitation, and his work extends to understanding how homologous BSP proteins function in humans and mice. By generating knockout mouse models, he investigates the implications of BSP proteins on male fertility. Manjunath's lab also studies the mechanisms by which egg yolk and milk protect sperm during cryopreservation, focusing on phospholipid-binding proteins that enhance sperm viability. He aims to develop novel sperm storage mediums with commercial applications. His projects tend to blend theoretical insights with practical applications in fertility treatment and sperm preservation.
University of Montreal • Montreal, QC, Canada
Teaching and supervising students in biochemistry and reproductive physiology.
Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.