I.C. Assisted Reproductive Techniques – prof. Paola Piomboni

• Since no single textbook covers the entire scope of this integrated course, students should consult a combination of core reference texts, scientific literature, and lecture materials.
• Students must integrate the primary reference textbooks with the official teaching materials and scientific literature provided throughout the course.
• All core teaching materials—including lecture slides, selected book chapters, and curated scientific articles—are regularly uploaded to the university Moodle platform at elearning.unisi.it.

Argomenti del programma: Module 1: Reproductive Physiology and Maternal-Fetal Interaction The first section examines sperm modifications within the female genital tract, focusing on capacitation, hyperactivation, and the acrosome reaction. Students learn the molecular mechanisms of fertilization, including sperm-oocyte attraction, recognition, and egg activation, alongside the corresponding laboratory assessment of pronuclear formation.