April 2021 PMID 33946695

Molecular Evolution of CatSper in Mammals and Function of Sperm Hyperactivation in Gray Short-Tailed Opossum.

Jae Yeon Hwang, Jamie Maziarz, Günter P Wagner, Jean-Ju Chung

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What people are saying

The overall discussions revolve around animals, with mentions of liking opossums and sharing humorous or curious content about animals, which do not directly engage with the scientific findings of the publication. The tone is casual, with phrases like 'you'll like this' and references to YouTube channels, indicating a focus on entertainment rather than scientific impact.

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Many posts express curiosity about animals and science topics, indicating moderate interest, but some focus on unrelated distractions that dilute overall focus on the publication.

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Posts range from mentioning the opossum and dogs casually to sharing links and asking questions, showing some engagement but not deep analysis of the research.

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The posts are mostly recreational or social in nature, lacking notable influence on scientific discourse or detailed exploration of the study's implications.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores the evolution and function of the CatSper ion channel in mammals, focusing on its role in sperm hyperactivation, which is essential for successful fertilization.
  • Researchers found that CatSper proteins evolve slowly in marsupials and confirmed its presence and role in sperm hyperactivation in the gray short-tailed opossum, a marsupial species.
  • Despite high sequence differences, the interaction between opossum EFCAB9 and CatSper is conserved, suggesting that the molecular mechanisms regulating sperm hyperactivation are evolutionarily preserved in mammals.]

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Nick Townsend
@werecat67.bsky.social · Bluesky

I think this is my new favorite YouTube channel! @zefrank.bsky.social #witchsky #greenwitch #gaysky #gaypagan #queerpagan #queerculture #pagan #paganism #audhd #lgbtqia+ #queerneurodivergent youtu.be/O_w_mKbK0kU?...

Mar 20, 2025 · 9 likes · 3 shares View post →
Jean-Ju Chung
@JeanJuChung · X

Excited to share Chung lab's debut paper in molecular evolution of CatSper in Cells via @MDPIOpenAccess! Sperm hyperactivation has evolved to penetrate the egg first then later adopted its use to navigate the female reproductive tract! Read here: https://t.co/JdbDMOILUt

Apr 29, 2021 · 2 likes · 302 followers View post →
Desert Dog
@desertdog123.bsky.social · Bluesky

Something completely different and bizarrely interesting like animals and science for a little bit. Quicker exhaust and distraction. youtu.be/O_w_mKbK0kU?...

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Rosanna P. Brost (she/her/them)
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marsupialpapers
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Molecular Evolution of CatSper in Mammals and Function of Sperm Hyperactivation in Gray Short-Tailed Opossum https://t.co/ekJ1rB9JtJ

May 5, 2021 · 149 followers View post →
joey
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I love the opossum. youtu.be/O_w_mKbK0kU?...

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Desert Dog
@desertdog123.bsky.social · Bluesky

Something completely different and bizarrely interesting like animals and science for a little bit. Quicker exhaust and distraction. youtu.be/O_w_mKbK0kU?...

Sep 20, 2025 · 1 like View post →
Rosanna P. Brost (she/her/them)
@copperbora.bsky.social · Bluesky

Aug 1, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share View post →
emueller
@emueller.bsky.social · Bluesky

youtu.be/O_w_mKbK0kU?... You’ll like this.

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@pleah.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Nick Townsend
@werecat67.bsky.social · Bluesky

I think this is my new favorite YouTube channel! @zefrank.bsky.social #witchsky #greenwitch #gaysky #gaypagan #queerpagan #queerculture #pagan #paganism #audhd #lgbtqia+ #queerneurodivergent youtu.be/O_w_mKbK0kU?...

Mar 20, 2025 · 9 likes · 3 shares View post →
Tater Magoo
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joey
@consequences.wtf · Bluesky

I love the opossum. youtu.be/O_w_mKbK0kU?...

May 31, 2024 View post →
The muppety one
@muppetk.bsky.social · Bluesky

@tkingfisher.bsky.social hey do you follow the True Facts (about X animal) channel on YouTube? It seems your kind of thing. In today’s episode, I was treated to a drawing of a 2headed opossum d*ng, which obviously made me think of you.

May 31, 2024 View post →
marsupialpapers
@marsup_papers · X

Molecular Evolution of CatSper in Mammals and Function of Sperm Hyperactivation in Gray Short-Tailed Opossum https://t.co/ekJ1rB9JtJ

May 5, 2021 · 149 followers View post →
Jean-Ju Chung
@JeanJuChung · X

Excited to share Chung lab's debut paper in molecular evolution of CatSper in Cells via @MDPIOpenAccess! Sperm hyperactivation has evolved to penetrate the egg first then later adopted its use to navigate the female reproductive tract! Read here: https://t.co/JdbDMOILUt

Apr 29, 2021 · 2 likes · 302 followers View post →