E U R O P E A NC U R R I C U L U M V I T A E

F O R M A T

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name MOLLOVA MARGARITA VASILEVAAddress 73 TZARIGRADSKO SHOSSE, 1113 SOFIA, BULGARIA

Telephone +359 2 872 03 56Fax +359 2 872 00 22

E-mail mmollova@abv.bg

Nationality Bulgarian

Date of birth 04.06.1946

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Dates (from – to) 2011 • Name and address of employer Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”-BAS, (IBIR)

73 Tzarigradsko shosse, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria• Type of business or sector Scientific research and education

• Occupation or position held Assoc. professor• Main activities and responsibilities Head of Department “Immunobiology of Reproduction”, Supervisor of PhD students, Expert in

the National Agency for Accreditation of Ministry Council

• Dates (from – to) 2006-2010 • Name and address of employer Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”-BAS, 73 Tzarigradsko

shosse, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria• Type of business or sector Scientific research and education

• Occupation or position held Director of Institute, Head of Department “Immunobiology of Reproduction”, Assoc. professor, Member in the General Assembly of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Member of SSB of stock-breeding and selection of farm animals at High Attestation Commission

• Main activities and responsibilities Scientific, expert and administrative activity

• Dates (from – to) 2000-2005 • Name and address of employer Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”-BAS, 73 Tzarigradsko

shosse, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria• Type of business or sector Scientific research and education

• Occupation or position held Assoc. professor in Department “Immunobiology of Reproduction”• Main activities and responsibilities Scientific and expert activity, Member of SSB of zoology at High Attestation Commission,

Member of Scientific Council at IBIR• Dates (from – to) 1990-2000

• Name and address of employer Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”-BAS, 73 Tzarigradsko shosse, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria

• Type of business or sector Scientific research and education• Occupation or position held Scientific Secretary of IBIR, Assoc. professor in Department “Immunobiology of Reproduction”

• Main activities and responsibilities Scientific, expert and administrative activity, Member of SSB of zoology at High Attestation Commission, Member of Scientific Council at IBIR

• Dates (from – to) 1980-1990 • Name and address of employer Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”-BAS, 73 Tzarigradsko

shosse, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria• Type of business or sector Research activity in Department “Immunobiology of Reproduction”

• Occupation or position held Defense of PhD thesesPage 1 - Curriculum vitae of MOLLOVA MARGARITA VASILEVA

• Main activities and responsibilities Research fellow, training in biological and immunological methods • Dates (from – to) 1969-1980

• Name and address of employer Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”-BAS, 73 Tzarigradsko shosse, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria

• Type of business or sector research activity in Department “Immunobiology of Reproduction”• Occupation or position held Specialist - zooineineer in Department “Immunobiology of Reproduction”

• Main activities and responsibilities Training in biological, cryobiological methods

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Dates (from – to) 1979-1982

• Name and type of organization providing education and training

Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”-BAS, 73 Tzarigradsko shosse, 1113 Sofia, Bulgaria – PhD student

• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Title of Theses “ Investigations on motility and structural changes in “ovis aries”male gametes during cryopreservationAnimal reproduction, Cryobiology of reproductive cells, Reproductive biotechlologies

• Title of qualification awarded PhD• Level in national classification

(if appropriate)PhD

• Dates (from – to) 1988, 1990• Name and type of organization providing education and training

Course on molecular biology and immunology in Institute of Molecular Genetic-Czech Academy of Sciences

• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Mechanisms of gamete interaction, immunology of reproduction, monoclonal antibodies production

• Title of qualification awarded Immunology of reproduction• Level in national classification

(if appropriate)Immunology of reproduction

• Dates (from – to) 1969-1974• Name and type of organization providing education and training

Higher School of Agricultural Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria

• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

zooingeneer

• Title of qualification awarded zooingeneer• Level in national classification

(if appropriate)Master of Science (MSc)

• Dates (from – to) 1962-1972• Name and type of organization providing education and training

21 SPU “Hristo Botev”

• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

• Title of qualification awarded• Level in national classification

(if appropriate)

PERSONAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES

Acquired in the course of life and career but not necessarily covered by formal certificates and diplomas.

MOTHER TONGUE BULGARIAN

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OTHER LANGUAGES

ENGLISH• Reading skills very good

• Writing skills very good• Verbal skills very good

RUSSIAN• Reading skills very good

• Writing skills very good• Verbal skills very good

SOCIAL SKILLSAND COMPETENCES

Living and working with other people, in multicultural environments, in positions where communication is important and situations where teamwork is essential

(for example culture and sports), etc.

ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Coordination and administration of people, projects and budgets; at work, in voluntary work (for example culture and

sports) and at home, etc.

CAPACITY FOR COORDINATION, MANAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Capacity for scientific guidance:

Tzvetelina Djarkova , PhD, 2000Pavel Rashev, PhD, 2006Raliza Nedkova, PhD student 2005 -Konstantin Danailov, PhD student 2006-Shina Pashova, PhD student 2010 – Master of Science (MSc) – 3Practicum for Master of Science (MSc) – 3Education and training of foreign Research fellowsEducation and training of national Research fellows

Education activity: Courses on immunology of reproduction in New Bulgarian University, 2004, 2005

Membership of:International Association of Reproductive ImmunologyInternational Coordination Committee for Immunology of ReproductionEuropean Society of Reproductive Immunology and DevelopmentEnglish Society for Reproduction and FertilityBulgarian Society of Reproductive ImmunologyUnion of Bulgarian Scientist

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

With computers, specific kinds of equipment, machinery, etc.

VARIETY OF ANALITICAL EQUIPMENT MS OFFICE – WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT

ARTISTIC SKILLSAND COMPETENCES

Music, writing, design, etc.

Music: a member of a choir:1985-2000 Cameren Choir “Vasil Arnaudov”200-2008 Cameren Choir Pastoral “Irina Shtiglich”

OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

Competences not mentioned above.

Coordinator of Rresearch Progects: ( 5 international and 8 national) К-425 “Cell selection, morphofunctional characteristics and fertilizing ability of gametes in vitro”, funded by NSF, 1994-1997, coordinator

K-514 “Identification, characterization and function of sperm-specific molecules with zona pellucida-binding activity”, funded by NSF, 1997-1999, coordinator

K--904 “Role of proteins expressed during sperm capacitation in gamete interaction” funded by NSF, 1999-2003, coordinator

“Cellular and molecular basis of fertilization”, research partner Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Institute of Molecular Genetics, 1998-2001 -coordinator from Bulgaria

MU-MKB-1 “Identification of sperm adhesive molecules and its significance Page 3 - Curriculum vitae of MOLLOVA MARGARITA VASILEVA

for diagnostics of infertility” , funded by NSF, 1997-1999, superviser E 1985 NFDK-MOAB “New fertility diagnostic kits”, funded by EUREKA in collaboration with Institute of Molecular Genetics, Czech Republic and Institute of Fundamental Biology, Spain - coordinator from Bulgaria

K-1306 “Identification and characterization of sperm molecules with fusogenic activity in gamete interaction, funded by NSF, 2003-2005, superviser

“Role of selected sperm proteins in fertilization”, research partrner Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Institute of Molecular Genetics, 2003-2006 -coordinator from Bulgaria

TKB 1606 “Localization and function of stress proteins in testicular cells in spontaneous and thermo-induced apoptosis”, funded by NSF, 2006 -2010, coordinator

“ Expression of genes and proteins with a role in the reproduction – damage biomarkers”, research partner Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Institute of Molecular Genetics, 2008-2010 -coordinator from Bulgaria

“Establishment of Center for research on problems of the reproductive health” submitted in the Competition “Development of the scientific infrastructure-2008“, announced by the Ministry of Education and Science – 400 000 EUR – coordinator

DOO2 -172 “ New temperature - sensitive superoxid dismutase f rom antractide fungi” funded by NSF, 2009 -, partner

CALL FP7-REGPOT-2009-1 Project title: Reinforcement of the research capacity of the Bulgarian Institute "Biology and Immunology of Reproduction” – 1 500 000 EUR – coordinator

Invention: Chakarov.E., Mollova M. Method for staining of spermatozoa-Certificate No 20860/09.04.1974

DRIVING LICENCE(S) Yes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Honours, Awards:- Award at First International Forum on Reproductive Immunology, Magdebutg,

June,19-23, 1990- Award at Europeen Meeting of Immunology and Reproduction, Rome, Oct. 28-29,

1999

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ANNEXES LIST OF PUBLICATION: 122 PUBLICATIONS, IF-38.223 Papers in foreign journals - 42Papers in Bulgarian journals – 40Papers in proceedings from international congresses - 14Papers in proceedings from congresses in Bulgaria - 10

Participation in scientific meetings International scientific meetings - 52 Scientific meetings in Bulgaria - 59Citation International authors - 155 National authors - 35

Papers in foreign journals1. Chacarov Е, Mollova M. A one act differential stain of the acrosome whit active dyes. J. Reprod. Fert. 48: 245-247 (1976). ISSN: 0022-4251, IF – 2.337.

2. Mollova M, Chakarov E. Effect of the bovine serum albumin on the structure and motility of deeply frozen ram spermatozoa. Biol. et Immunol. Reproductions. 3: 54-58 (1980) ISSN: 4152-3579

3. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Tornyov A. Effect of certain ewe`s genetal tract secretion and of hetero-sperm antibodies on ram sperm motility and acrosomal proteolityc activity. Biol. et Immunol. Reproductions. 6: 38-45 (1982). ISSN: 4152-3579

4. Bratanov K, Mollova M, Somlev B, Efremova V. Photokinezigrafic characteristics of kallikrein treated bull spermatozoa. In: Kiniu III “Advance in experimental medicine and biology” 156 B, 1187-1193, Plenum Press, New York, 1983).

5. Mollova M, Corvalan P, Dacheva D. Effect of thawing regimes on the reanimation of ram spermatozoa. Biol. et Immunol. Reproductionis. 8: 82-92 (1983). ISSN: 4152-3579

6. Mollova M, Tornoyov A. Ivanova M, Velev B. Influence of iso-sperm antibodies in follicular fluid and secretion of the oviduct and uterus on the motility and acrosome proteolitic activity of spermatozoa in vitro. Biol. et Immunol. Reproductionis. 9: 32-37 (1984). ISSN: 4152-3579

7. Mollova M. Velev B, Ivanova M, Tornoyov A. Immunological studies on the factors in follicular fluid affecting capacition acrosome reaction and penetrating activity of spermatozoa. Biol. et Immunol. Reproductionis. 13: 72-81 (1987). ISSN: 4152-3579

8. Chacarov E, Mollova M, Kiljovska М. Mycrodensitometric investigations on spermatozoa at photokinesigraphy conditions. Biol. et Immunol. Reproductionis. 13: 81-87 (1987). ISSN: 4152-3579

9. Somlev B, Моllovа М. Morphological characterization of thawed ram spermatozoa treated with kallikrein. Biol. et Immunol. Reproductionis. 13: 44-47 (1987). ISSN: 4152-3579

10. Ivanova M, Batova I, Mollova M. Influence of antibodies to boar sperm plasma associated proteins on gamete interaction. Biol. et Immunol. Reproductionis. 15: 16-1, (1989). ISSN: 4152-3579

11. Dubova M, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Kehayov I, Kyurkchiev St. Identification and characterization of human acrosomal antigen defined by monoclonal antibody with blocking effect on in vitro fertilization. J. Reprod. Immunol. 18: 251-268 (1991). ISSN: 0165-0378, IF - 1.76112. Mollova M, Atanasov B, Ivanova M and Kyurkchiev St. A possible biological role of boar sperm diaphorase investigated by a specific monoclonal antibody. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 29:275-288 (1992). ISSN: 0378-4320, IF-0.855

13. Ivanova M, Mollova M. Penetration in vitro test for evaluating boar sperm fertility. Theriogenology 40 (2): 397-410 (1993). ISSN: 0093-69IX, IF - 1.97614. Ivanova M, Mollova M. Sperm-zona interaction in cats modulated by monoclonal antibodies against porcine ZP in vitro. In: Assisted Reproductive technology/Andrology, Ed: E. S. Hafez, M. C. Chang Festschrift, USA, 4: 159-161 (1993).

15. Ivanova M. and Mollova M. Sperm-egg interaction in cats modulated by monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies against porcine zona pellucida. Contraceptive Delivery Systems, 9:271-279 (1993). IF - 0,53516. Peknicova J, Moos J, Mollova M, Capkova J. Changes in immunological localization of acrosomal sperm proteins in boar spermatozoa during capacitation and acrosome reaction. Anim. Reprod. Sci., 255-271 (1994). ISSN:0378-4320, IF - 0.855

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17. Ivanova M, Petrov M, Klissurska D and Mollova M. Contraceptive potential of porcine zona pellucida in cats. Theriogenology 43: 969-981 (1995).ISSN: 0093-69IX, IF - 1.395

18. Моllova М, Atanasova G, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St. Postcapacitation exposed sperm antigens in boars. Contraceptive Delivery Systems, 11:291-299 (1995). IF – 0.535

19. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Atanasova G. Zona-binding and penetration ability of boar sperm capacitated in defined media. Maced. J. Reprod. 1: 41-47 (1995). ISSN:1409-5025

20. Mollova M, Atanasova G, Kyurkchiev St, Ivanova M, Peknicova J. Monoclonal antibodies reacting against capacitated but not with ejaculated boar spermatozoa. Am. J.Reprod. Immunol., 36, 305-308 (1996). ISSN: 1046-7408, IF - 1.942

21. Mollova, M., M., Ivanova, M., Petrov, M. G. Ivanova-Kicheva. Hemizona-assayed canine sperm-binding activity. Maced. J. Reprod. 2: 187-192 (1996). ISSN:1409-5025

22. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Barov D. Studies on the penetrating activity of human spermatozoa in vitro. Andrologia, 4: (3), 19-23 (1996) ISSN: 1310-3806

23. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Peknicova J, Petrov M. Zona Pellucida-binding activity of boar spermatozoa studied by immobilized zona matrix (IZM). Maced. J. Reprod. 2: 193-198 (1996). ISSN:1409-5025

24. Ivanovа M, Petrov M, Mollova M, Martinova Y. Morphological changes and distribution of lectin binding sites of cat zona pellucida during oocyte maturation. Maced. J. Reprod. 4: 75-91 (1998). ISSN:1409-5025

25. Batova I, Ivanova M, Mollova M, Kyurkchiev St. Human sperm surface glycoprotein involved in sperm-zona pellucida interaction. Int. J. Androl. 21: 141-153 (1998). . ISSN:1350-4908, IF - 0.984

26. Mollova M, Stamenova M, Djarkova Ts, Ivanova M. Preliminary characterization of the boar sperm membrane associated antigens involved in gamete interaction. Period. Biol.(Zagreb) 100: Suppl. 3, 2-5 (1998). ISSN:0031-5362

27. Mollova M, Barov D, Djarkova Ts, Ivanova M, Shterev At. Variation in Ionophore-induced acrosome reaction in human spermatozoa in relation to their semen parameters. Andrologiia, 6:(3), 11-15 (1998). ISSN: 1310-3806

28. Ivanova M, Djarkova Ts, Mollova M, Petrov M, T. Tichomirova and F. Dakhno. Zona pellucida (ZP) antibodies in women undergoing ART. Folia Biologica, Praha, 45:59-62 (1999).ISSN: 0015-5500, IF - 0.63229. Kordan M, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Holody D, Georgieva R, Strzezek J. Immunolocalization and binding characteristics of boar seminal plasma glycoprotein (Gp-54) and its component-the sperm motility inhibitor factor (SMIF). Anim. Sci., 17: (2) 49-57 (1999). ). ISSN: 0378-4320, IF-0.855

30. Mollova M, Djarkova Ts, Ivanova M, Stamenova M, Kyurkchiev St. Isolation and biological characterization of boar sperm capacitation-related antigen. Am. J. Reprod. Immunol., 42: 254-262 (1999). ISSN: 1046-7408, IF – 2.448

31. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Ivanova-Kicheva M, Petrov M, Djarkova Ts, Somlev B. Effect of cryopreservation on zona-binding activity of canine spermatozoa in vitro. Theriogenology, 52: 163-170 (1999). ISSN: 0093-69IX, IF - 1.92332. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Barov D, Djarkova Ts, Shterev At. Application of procion –dye staining facilities sperm morphology evaluation by Kruger`s strict criteria. Andrologiia, 9: (4), 7-10 (2000). ISSN: 1310-3806 33. Djarkova Ts, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J, Todorov P, Dimitrov Y. Expression of complement binding proteins (CD55 and CD59) on spermatozoa of patients included in program for assisted reproduction. Andrologiia, 10: (1), 5-9 (2001). ISSN: 1310-3806

34. Peknicova J, Capkova J, Geussova G, Ivanova M, Mollova M. Monoclonal antibodies to intra-acrosomal proteins inhibit gamete binding in vitro. Theriogenology, 56: 211-223 (2001).ISSN: 0093-69IX, IF - 1.965

35. Mollova M, Nedkova R, Ivanova M, Djarkova Ts, Peknicova J, Kyurkchiev St. Role of capacitation-related protein on some sperm functional parameters. Folia Biologica (Praha), 48: 232-236 (2002). ISSN: 0015-5500, IF – 0.615

36. Ivanova M, Gregoraszczuk E, Augustowska K, Kolodzeijczyk J, Mollova M, Kehayov I. Localization of atrial natriuretic peptide in pig granulosa cells isolated from ovarian follicles of various size. Reproductive Biology, 3: (2) 173-189 (2003). ISSN: 1642-431X

37. Baracova V, Mollova M, Stamenova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J. Identification and isolation of boar sperm specific antigens with potential role in sperm-egg interaction.

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J.Reprod. Immunol. 64: 91-106 (2004). ISSN 0165-0378, IF-2.536

38. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Atanassov B, Petrov M, Kyurkchiev St. Study of the role of a sperm membrane-associated antigen in canine fertilization. Reproductive Biology, 5: (3) 331-339 (2005). ISSN: 1642-431X

39. Mollova M, Atanassov B, Nedkova R, Kyurkchiev St. Biochemical and immunochemical characterization of boar sperm flagellar protein with role in hyperactivation/capacitation. Reproductive Biology, 6:(1) 79-94 (2006). ISSN: 1642-431X

40. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Georgiev B, Petrov M, Kyurkchiev St. Sperm specific monoclonal antibody that affects canine gametes interaction. www. Voorlaasdagen. оrg.,(2006).

41. Zaprjanova S, Martinova Y, Rashev Р, Mollova M. Early ultrastructural changes in mouse testis and epididymis after single exposure to heat. Andrologiia, 16: (4), 8-10 (2007). ISSN: 1310-3806

42. Martinova, Y, Petrov P, Mollova M, Rashev P, Ivanova M. Ultrastructural study of cat zona pellucida during oocyte maturation and fertilization. Anim. Reprod. Sci., 108: 425-434 (2008). ISSN: 0165-0378, IF – 2.136

Papers in Bulgarian journals

1. Tchakaroff E, Mollova M. Coloration simultanee et differentielle des spermatozoides et specialement de l`acrosome par les colorants reactifs. Procion printing green B et Procion brilliant red M8BS. Compt. Rend. Acad. Agric., G. Dimitrov, 8: (4), 137-140 (1975).

2. Mollova M. Changes in the structure of ram spermatozoa after equilibration and freezing. Compt. Rend. Buld. Sci. 33: (3), 393-395 (1980). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

3. Tchacarov E, Mollova M. Influence of bovine serum albumin on the motility of spermatozoa upon high-degree dilution applied in photokinesigraphy. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 33: (5), 655-657 (1980).ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

4. Mollova M. Title of Theses “ Investigations on motility and structural changes in “ovis aries”male gametes during cryopreservation. PhD Theses, BAS, 1982

5. Mollova М. Effect of low temperatures on the acrosome structure of ram spermatozoa In: Cryobiology of gametes. Sofia, BAS 49-59 (1983).

6. Mollova M, Pavlova S, Ivanova M. Biochemical and immunological characterization of protein components in folicullar fluid and seminal plasma with role in sperm motility and capacitation. In: Cryobiology of gametes. Sofia, BAS , 86-93 (1984).

7. Grudova Ch, Mollova M, Marinov P. Biological changes in freezed boar spermatozoa In: Cryobiology of gametes. Sofia, BAS , 118-123 (1984).

8. Bratanov K, Ivanova M, Mollova M. Perspectives for application of in vitro fertilization in biotechnology of reproduction. In: Cryobiology of gametes. Sofia, BAS, 59-69 (1985).

9. Mollova M, Ivanova M., Surneva Ts. Role of rabbit anti-zona pellucida serum on boar sperm motility and penetrating activity. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 39: (5), 137-142 (1986). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

10. Ivanova M, Surneva-Nacova Ts, Mollova M. Inhibitory activity of lectins on fertilization of porcine eggs. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 39: (5), 133-135 (1986). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

11. Mollova M, Corvalan P, Dacheva D, Marinov P. Effect of some thawing dilutes on ram sperm reanimation. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 39: (1), 132-135 (1986). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

12. Tchacarov E, Mollova M, Kupenova S. Photokinesigraphic characteristics of the spermatozoa of the guinea pig. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 39: (1), 101-104 (1986) . ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.12613. Mollova M, Tchacarov E, Bobadov N. Effect of low temperatures on kinesigraphic features of boar spermatozoa. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 39: (7), 151-154 (1986). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF- 0.126

14. Mollova M, Chacarov E. Photokinesigraphic characteristic of the vibrating ram spermatozoa. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 39: (8), 109-112 (1986). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

15. Mollova M, Chacarov E. Photokinesigraphic of ram spermatozoon with special reference to the mobile cells. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 39: 147-150 (1986). ISSN:

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1310-1331, IF - 0.126

16.Chacarov E, Mollova M. Morphological investigation of spermatozoa. In: Textbook on animal breeding and artificial insemination. Sofia, Zemizdat , 127-128 (1987).

17. Mollova M, Nacov L. Kinesigraphic characteristic of the motility of human spermatozoa after treatment with some methylxantines. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 40: (3), 117-120 (1987). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

18. Ivanova M, Batova I, Mollova M. Effect of rabbit antiserum against certain membrane associated proteins of boar sperm on in vitro fertilization. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 40: 112-120 (1987). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

19. Ivanova M, Surneva Ts, Mollova M, Nacov L. Investigations of antigenic receptors of porcine zona pellucida by FITC-conjugated lectins and antizona pellucida antibodies. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 40: (4), 121-124 (1987). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

20. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Zagorski D. Investigation on the factors with effect on sperm capacitation in vitro. In: Current problems in biology and immunology of reproduction. Sofia, BAS, 31-38 (1988).

21. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Bobadov N. Binding and penetrating activity of boar spermatozoa into homologous oocytes in vitro. In: Current problems in biology and immunology of reproduction. Sofia, BAS, 39-47 (1988).

22. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Surneva-Nacova Ts. Effect of antibodies to zona pellucida in sera from infertile women on IVF of human oocytes. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 42: (3), 105-108 (1989). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

23. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Petrov М, Kyurkchiev St. Studies on the activity of monoclonal antibodies against porcine zona pellucida in IVF of rabbit oocytes. Compt. Rend. Acad Bulg.Sci. 43: (8), 141-143 (1990). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.12624. Atanasova G, Mollova M, Kyurkchiev St, Ivanova M. Monoclonal anyibodies against exposed by capacitated boar spermatozoa. Compt. Rend.Acad.Bulg.Sci., 48: (10), 1995. ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

25. Djarkova Ts, Mollova M, Stamenova M, Kyurkchiev St, Ivanova M. Immunochemical and physicochemical characterization of a surface spermmembrane-associated antigen identified by a monoclonal antibody. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci. 53: (3), 103-106 (2000). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.12626. Nedkova R, Kalaidjiev S, Kyurkchiev S, Mollova M. Identification and partial characterization of boar sperm flagellar antigen with role in sperm-egg interaction. C. R. Acad. Bulg. Sci., 55: (11), 97-102 (2002). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.12627. Dimitrov R, Nalbansky A, Mollova M, Stamenova M, Kyurkchiev S. Antibodies in sera from women with endometriosis against components of peritoneal fluid. Clinical Application of Immunology, 3: (1), 306-309 (2004). ISSN: 1312-0832

28. Mollova M, Stamenova M, Barakova V. Identification of functionally active boar sperm specific antigens. Compt. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci., 58: (8), 71-76 (2004). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.126

29. Mollova M, Martinova Y. Immunocytochemical localization of antigen involved in sperm-zona pellucida interaction. Acta Morphol. et Antropol., 13: 98-101 (2006). ISSN: 0861-0509

30. Martinova Y, Mollova M, Petrov M, Rashev P, Ivanova M. TEM and SEM characteristics and lectin binding distribution of cat zona pellucida during oocyte maturation and fertilization. Comp. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci., 60: (7), 789-794 (2007). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.204

31. Mollova M, Zaprjanova S, Rashev P, Martinova Y. Developmental and hyperthermia-related expression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP 70) in mouse testis. Comp. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci., 60: (8), 903-906 (2007). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.204

32. Mollova M, Current problems of animal reproductive biology. Списание “Животновъдство”, 4: 4-6 (2007). ISSN 0204 7225

33. Martinova Y, Zaprjanova S, Tzvetkov D, Mollova M. Immunoexpression of heat shock proteins in human cryptorchid testes. Application of modified method for immunocytochemistry on semithin sections. Comp. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci., 61: (8), 1027-1031 (2008). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.204

34. Ruseva B, Tzvetkova R, Martinova Y, Mollova M, Alexandrova M, Lukanov T. Determination of glutathione peroxidase expression in aortic wall of spontaneously hypertensive rats under diet of different selenium content. J. Biomed. Clin. Res., 1: (1), 26-

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29 (2008). ISSN: 1313-6917

35.Данаилов К, Моллова М. Протеини с фузогенна активност при взаимодействието между гаметите. Репродуктивно здраве, 15: 12-17 (2008). ISSN: 1312-6180

36. Mollova M, Martinova Y. Immunocytochemical localization of antigen involved in sperm-zona pellucida interaction. Acta morphologica et antropologica,13: 98-101 (2008). ISSN: 0861-0509

37. Danailov K, Rashev P, Zasheva D, Mollova M. Immunochemical characterization of sperm-membrane antigen with potential fusogenic activity in fertilization. Comp. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci., 62: (2), 221-228 (2009). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF - 0.204

38. MartinovaY, Zaprjanova S, Rashev P, Mollova M. Expression and localization of small heat shock proteins in mouse testicular tissue. J. Biomed. Clin. Res. Supp l1, 2: (1), 66-69 (2009).

39. Mollova M, Dimitrova D, Danailov K, Genov M, Stamenova M, Rashev P. Investigations on immunogenecity of the sperm-specific antigen AG60 involved in gamete fusion in infertile patients. Comp. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci., 64: (1) (2011). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF – 0.204

40. Zaprjanova S, Rashev P, Zasheva D, Martinova Y, Mollova M. Electrophoretic analysis of HSP72 and HSP73 expression in male reproductive tissues. Comp. Rend. Acad. Bulg. Sci., 64: (2) (2011). ISSN: 1310-1331, IF – 0.204

Papers in proceedings from international congresses

1. Bratanov K, Mollova M, Somlev B. Effect of kallikrein on the motility of deeply frozen ram spermatozoa. In: Proc. 10-th Int. Congr. Anim. Reprod. AI, University of Ilinois, USA, 183-186 (1986).2. Ivanova M, Surneva-Nacova Ts, Mollova M, Nacov L. Inhibitory activity of lectins on in vitro fertilization of porcine eggs. In: Proc. 5-th World Congr. оn Human Reprod. Athens, 160-163 (1986).3. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Surneva-Nacova Ts. Role of rabbit antizona pellucida serum on boar sperm motility and penetrating activity. In: Proc. 5-th World Congr. on Human Reprod. Athens, 218-221 (1986).4. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Batova I. Studies on the role of rabbit antiserum to certain lasma membrane associated proteins of boar sperm on IVF. In: Proc. 11-th Congr. Anim. Reprod. and AI., Dublin, 3: 393-396 (1988).5. Mollova M, Chakarov E, Corvalan P. Methodical aspects of photoregistration of spermatozoa motility. In: Proc. 11-th Congr. Anim. Reprod. and AI, Dublin, 3: 273- 2761 (1988).6. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J. Studies on zona pellucida-induced acrosome reaction in boar spermatozoa. In: Proc. 12-th Int. Congr. Anim. Reprod., The Hague, Aug. 23-27, 2: 665-667 (1992).7. Ivanova M, Mollova M. A zona penetration test for boar sperm fertilizing ability. In: Proc. 12-th Int. Congr. Anim. Reprod., The Hague, Aug. 23-27, 1: 481-483 (1992).8. Atanasov B, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St. Effect of monoclonal antibody against diaphorase on boar sperm biological function. In: Proc. 12-th Int. Congr.Anim. Reprod., The Hague, Aug. 23-27, 1: 408-410 (1992).9. Klissursca D, Ivanova M, Mollova M, Kyurkchiev St. A study of sperm-zona pellucida (ZP) interaction in the cat in vitro using a monoclonal anti-ZP antibody. In: Proc. 12-th Int. Congr. Anim. Reprod., The Hague, Aug. 23-27, 4:1785-1787 (1992).10. Subev M, Mollova M, Younkov Y. Cytochemical demonstration of some oxidoreductases combined with morphological assessment of spermatozoa. In: Proc. 12-th Int. Congr. Anim. Reprod., The Hague, Aug. 23-27, 1: 2011-2014 (1992).11. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J, Moos J. Application of specific anti-acrosin monoclonal antibody (ACR 2) to detect capacitated/ acrosome reacted boar spermatozoa. In: Proc. 94, ARTA Conference, Austria, 6: 88-90 (1994).12. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Vatev I, Nacov L. Clinical significance of ZP antibodies in women undergoing assisted reproduction. In Proc. Assisted reproductive technology conference Insbruck, Austria, 6: 95-97 (1994).13. Ivanova M, Surneva-Nacova Ts, Mollova M, Barov D, Latchev V, Dimitrov Y. Antibodies against zona pellucida in sera from infertile women and from women involved in programme for assisted reproduction (PAR). В: Бесплодие вспомагателные репродуктивные технологии, Киев 136-142 (1995).

14. Rashev P, Mollova M. Preliminary study on expression and localization of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) in ejaculated, capacitated and acrosome-reacted boar spermatozoa. In: Proceedings IV Balkan Conference of Animal Science BALNIMALCON 2009. Challenges of the Balkan Animal Industry and the Role of Science and Cooperation,

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189-191 (2009).

Papers in proceedings from congresses in Bulgaria

1. Bratanov K, Chakarov E, Mollova M, Torniov A. The influence of some immune antisperm sera on the motility of ram spermatozoa. In: Immunol. of Reprod., Proc. V-th Int. Symp., Varna, 252-358 (1979).2. Mollova M. Structural characterization of ram sperm acrosome -1960С. In: Proc.ТНТМ, Sofia, 244-248 (1979).3. Mollova M. Kinezigraphic characterization of ram spermatozoa with progressive motility before and after freezing. In: Proc.ТНТМ, Sofia, 43-49 (1981).4. Grudova Ch. Mollova M. Effect of ВНТ on some biological parameters of freezed ram spermatozoa. In: Proc. “Biology 81”, ТНТМ, 50-55 (1981).5. Mollova M, Torniov A, Ivanova M, Velev B. Effect of isosperm antibodies in follicular fluid and secretion of the oviduct and uterus on the motility and acrosomal proteolytic activity of spermatozoa. In: Immunol. of Reprod., Proc. V-th Int. Symp., Varna, 118-119 (1982).6. Chakarov E, Mollova M. Kinezigraphic characterization of spermatozoa. In:Proc. “10Years ВПИ “ Shumen, 196-207 (1982).7. Mollova M, Corvalan P, Marinov P. Effect of some thawing diluents on ram sperm reanimation.In: Proc. 2 Int. School Cryobiology and Freeze-drying Tolbuhin, 6 – 9 (1985).8. Mollova M, Corvalan P, Dacheva D. Effect of thawing regimes on the reanimation of ram sperm. In: Proc. 3 Int School of Criobiology and Freeze-drying, Smolyan, 239-242 (1987).9. Grudova Ch, Mollova M, Kaludina T, Dacheva D. Cryoprotection of spermatozoa of Ovis aries type. In: Proc. 4-th Int. School Cryobiology and Freeze-drying, Borovetz, 37-41 (1989).10. Atanasova G, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St, Zeljaskova E. Immunobiological characterization of Mabs against sperm antigens with putativ role in fertility process. In: Proc. Sci. Meeting on reprod. Vet. Med. Animal Sciences, Sofia, Oct. 11-12, 13-18 (1994).

Popular Science, Current Affairs publications and Educational publications

books and brochures

1. Ermenkova L, Mollova M. Biobibliography of Acad. Kiril Bratanov. Sofia, BAS, 295 стр.(1984).

2. Chacarov E, Mollova M. Morphological investigation of spermatozoa. In: Textbook on animal breeding and artificial insemination. Sofia, Zemizdat , 127-128 (1987).

3. Mollova M. 70th Anniversary Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov” 1938-2008, Sofia, Bulgaria, 75 pages, 2008

Articles

1. Mollova M. First Congress of International Association on Iimmunology of Reproduction. Animal breeding Magazine, 17: (6-7), 102-103 (1980). ISSN: 0324-1068

2. Mollova M. 6th International symposium on Iimmunology of Reproduction. Scientific life, 4: 24 (1985).

3. Georgieva R, M. Mollova. 90th Anniversary of Acad. K. Bratanov (1911-1986). Ved.Med.VI, 9(4), 111-113 (2000). ISSN: 1310-5825

4. Mollova M. Акад.Acad. Kiril Bratanov – life devoted to the science. Science, №4, 76-77 (2004).

5. Mollova M. Second national round table on problems of reproductive biology in farm animals in Bulgaria. Newsletter of the Academy of Sciences, No. 10, p. 80-10 (2007). ISSN: 1312-5311

6. Mollova M. Scientific achievements of the Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction in the field of reproductive biology. Animal breeding Magazine, № 4, 6-8 (2007). ISSN: 0204-7225

7. Mollova M. Georgieva R. IBIR – Leading Research Center in Biology and Immunology of Reproduction problems. BM news magazine, kn.11-12, 42-43 (2008), ISSN 1311-0284

8. Mollova M, Georgieva R. Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction. Newsletter of the Academy of Sciences, No.1, 13-15 (2009). ISSN: 1312-5311

9. Georgieva P, Mollova M. 12th International Symposium on Immunology of

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Reproduction, 22 to 27 June 2009. Newsletter of the Academy of Sciences, Vol. 9, 5-8 (2009). ISSN: 1312-5311

10. Mollova M, Konova E, Kyurkchiev St. Reproduction Research Center. Advances in Bulgarian Science, Body of the National Centre for Information and Documentation at the Ministry of Education. 28-31 (2009). ISSN 1312-6164

11. Mollova M. Immunology of reproduction-an interview with “Forum Medicus” newspaper, a body of medical societies in Bulgaria. No.33-34, 14.09.2009., Year LXIV, p. 10 (2009).

12. Mollova M. Academician Kiril Bratanov - still alive in the minds of his students and followers, the newspaper Homo Sciences, Section: Bulgarian scientific schools, published UBS, No.3, p. 6 (2009). ISSN 13128884

13. Mollova M R. Georgieva "The Bulgarian Trace in Science” Section: Biological Sciences. Poster exhibition brochure for the work of Academician K. Bratanov Initiative included in the Project Star Night, funded by 7 FP of the EU Commission: “Researches Night 2009”.

Participation in scientific meetings International scientific Meetings

1. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Tornyov A. Effect of some ewe’s genital tract secretions and heterosperm antibodies on ram motility and acrosomal proteolityc activity. I Congr. Intern. Immunol. Reprod., Paris, (1980).2. Bratanov K, Mollova M, Somlev B, Efremova V. Photokinesigraphic characteristics of kallikrein-treated bull spermatozoa. Intern Congr. on Kallikreins, Munchen, (1981).3. Mollova, M., E. Chakarov. Photokinetographic analisis of sperm motility. Geneinschaftssymposiums der Sektionen Andrologie der DDR und UVR, Berlin, 30.X. – 2. XI. (1983).4. Mollova M, Pavlova S, Ivanova M. Biochemical and Immunological characteristics of the factors responsible for the motility and capacitation of spermatozoa in the follicular fluid and seminal plasma. II Intern Congr. of Reprod. Immunol., Kioto, 17-20 Aug. (1983).5. Bratanov K, Mollova M, Somlev B. Effect on kalikrein on them motility of deeply frozen ram spermatozoa. X Intern. Congr. on Animal Reprod. And AI, Ilinois, USA, June, 10-14, (1984).6. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Surneva Ts. Role of rabbit anti-zona pellucida serum on boar sperm motility and penetrating activity. V Intern. Congr. on Human Reprod., Athens, 22-26 Sept., (1985).7. Ivanova M, Surneva Ts, Mollova M, Nakov L. Inhibory activity of lectins on IVF of porcine eggs. V Intern. Congr. on Human Reprod., Athens, 22-26 Sept., (1985).8. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Surneva-Nakova Ts. Effect of antibodies to zona pellucida on the motility and penetrating activity of porcine and human spermatozoa. III Intern. Congr. Reprod. Immunol., Toronto, (1986).9. Ivanova M, Surneva-Nakova Ts, Mollova M, Nakov L. Study of the receptors on the surface of zona pellucida by FITS-labelled lectins and anti-ZP sera. III Intern. Congr. Reprod. Immunol., Toronto, (1986).10. Ivanova M, Batova I, Mollova M. Effect of rabbit antiserum to certain plasma membrane associated proteins of boar sperm on IVF. III Intern. Congr. Reprod. Immunol., Toronto, 1986.11. Mollova M, Nakov L. Kinesigraphic characteristics of the motility of human spermatozoa after treatment with some methylxanthines. ESCO ESHRE VIII Congr., Budapest, 27-30 Sept., (1987).12. Моллова М, Иванова М, Сърнева-Накова Цв. Изучение еффекта ауто и ксено антител против ZP на взаимодействие между гаметами. III Междунар. Симпозиум по Имунология на Репродукцията, Киев, 21-23 X., (1987).13. Mollova M, Ivanova Цв, Peknicova Цв. Influence of monoclonal antibodies against acrosin from boar spermatozoa on gamete interaction. IV Intern. Congr. on Reprod. Immunol., Kiel, FRG, 1989.14. Mollova M, Peknicova Цв, Ivanova M. Assessment of the state of in vitro capacitated boar sperm acrosome by using monoclonal antibody. First Intern. Forum of Reprod. Immunol., Magdeburg, 19-23 June, (1990).15. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova M. Effect of monoclonal antibodies to boar acrosomal antigens on gamete interaction. IV All union Symposium on Immunol. Reprod., Kiev, 24-26 Oct., (1990).16. Batova I, Ivanova M, Mollova M, Kyurkchiev St. Characterization of human seminal plasma glycoprotein by a monoclonal antibody with fertilization blocking activity. 5 th Intern. Congr. of Reprod. Immunol., Rome, Italy, 30 Aug. – 3 Sept., (1992).17. Ivanova, M., M. Petrov, D. Klissourska, M. Mollova. Contraceptive potential of pig zona

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pellucida in cats. 5th Intern. Congr. of Reprod. Immunol., Rome, Italy, 30 Aug. – 3 Sept., (1992).18. Dubova-Michailova M, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Kehayov I, Kyurkchiev St. Identification and characterization of human acrosomal antigen defined by a monoclonal antibody with blocking effect on in vitro fertilization. 5th Intern.Congr. of Reprod. Immunol., Rome, Italy, 30 Aug. – 3 Sept., (1992).19. Mollova M, Atanasova G, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St. Expression of functional boar sperm receptor during capacitation in vitro. 2nd Intern. Forum of Reprod. Immunol., Тестиране оплодителнатаMagdeburg, Germany, 14-18 June, (1993).20. Peknicova J, Moos J, Mollova M, Change in localization of sperm protein during capacitation and acrosome reaction. 2nd Intern. Forum of Reprod. Immunol., Magdeburg, 14-18 June, (1993).21. Ivanova M, Petrov M, Klissourska D, Mollova M. Study on the contraceptive potential of porcine ZP in cats. 2nd Intern. Forum of Reprod. Immunol., Magdeburg, Germany, 14-18 June, (1993).22. Ivanova M, Mollova M. Sperm-zona interaction in cats modulated by monoclonal / polyclonal antibodies against porcine ZP in vitro.Assist. Reprod. Technology/Andrology Conferen., Alicante (Costa Blanca), Spain, 9-11 July, (1993).23. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J. Visualization of zona-induced boar acrosome reaction by specific monoclonal antibody, 425. 7 th Intern. Meeting on Anim. Reprod., Murcia, Spain, 6-9 July, (1994).24. Ivanova M, Petrov M, Mollova M, Dimitrova Z. Studies on zona pellucida antigens for contraception in cats., 7th Intern. Meeting on Anim. Reprod., Murcia, Spain, 6-9 July, (1994).25. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J. Studies on gamete interaction in vitro by immobilized zona matirx. Abstr. Th 72, 555. Fourth European Congress of Cell Biology, Prague, June 26- July1, (1994).26. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Petrov M, Martinova Y. Involvment of carbohydrate receptors sites on cat zona pellucida in gamete recognition. Abstr. Th 73, 556. Fourth European Congress of Cell Biology, Prague, June 26 – July 1, (1994).27. Atanasova G., Mollova M, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St. Studies on some boar sperm antigens by specific monoclonal antibodies with special reference to fertilization. Abstr. We 196, 532. Fourth European Congress of Cell Biology, Prague, June 26 – July 1, (1994).28. Peknicova J, Capkova J, Mollova M, Ivanova M. Role of acrosome proteins in early periods of gamete interaction. Abstr., 27. 6 th French-Czech-Slovak Colloquium on the Animal Reproduction, Prague, Oct. 13-14, (1994).29. Mollova M, Ivanova M., Atanasov G. Zona-binding and penetration ability of boar sperm capacitated indefined media. 1st Symposium of the Reprod. of domestic animals, Ohrid, Macedonia, 5-9 Sept., (1995).30. Kyurkchiev St., Mollova M, Atanasova G, Ivanova M. Monoclonal antibodies reacting against capacitated but not with freshly ejaculated boar spermatozoa. Abstr. P 108, 436, AJRC 195, 33, 423-479. 6th Intern. Congress of Reprod. Immunol., Washington, (1995).31. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Kicheva-Ivanova M, Petrov M, Djarkova Ts. Study of the functional capacity of frozen-thawed canine spermatozoa. Abstr. 122. In: 5 Symp.on Reprod.., Ohrid 2-6 Sept., (1977).32. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J, Djarkova Ts. Characterization of physiologically induced boar sperm acrosome reaction in vitro. Abstr. 126. In: 5 Symp.on Reprod.., Ohrid 2-6 Sept., (1997).33. Mollova M, Stamenova M, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St. Purification and partial characterization of a surface boar sperm antigen involved in sperm-egg interaction. 11 th

Balkan Bioch. Bioph. Days, Thessaloniki, (1997).34. Kordan W, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Holody D, Georgieva R, Strzezek J. Immunolocalization and binding characteristics of boar seminal plasma glycoprotein (Gp-54) and its component-the sperm motility inhibiting factor (SMIF). 2nd Conference of the European Society for Domestic Animal Reproduction, 26-28 Nov., Keszthely, Hungary, (1998).35. Mollova M, Stamenova M., Djarkova Ts, Ivanova M.. Preliminary characterization of the boar sperm membrane associated antigens involved in gamete interaction. 4 th Int. Meeting “Mechanisms in local immunity”, Opatia, Croatia, 16-19 Sept., (1998).36. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Djarkova Ts, Petrov M. Zona pellucida antibodies in women undergoing ART and IVF outcome. IV Symp. Ceskyh Reprod. Immunol., Zdar nad Sazavou, 29-31 May, (1998).37. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St, Stamenova M, Peknicova J. Sperm surface antigens involved in sperm-zona pellucida interaction. IV Symp. Ceskyh Reprod. Immunol., Zdar nad Sazavou, 29-31 May, (1998).38. Mollova M, Djarkova Ts, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St. Effect of monoclonal natibody reacting with sperm surface antigen on sperm acrosome reaction and motility parameters. European Meeting of Immunology of Reproduction. 28-29 Oct. Rome, Italy, (1999).39. Mollova M, Stamenova M, Djarkova Ts, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St. Role of Ag 1F10 in gamete receptor – ligand interaction. Europeen Meeting of Immunology and Reproduction.

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Oct. 28-29, Rome, Italy, (1999).40. Mollova M, Initial characterization of boar sperm flagellar antigen recognized by monoclonal antibody. VIth Symp. of Czech Reproductive Immunologists with international contribution, Zdar nad sazavou, 25-28 May, ( 2000).41. Djarkova Ts, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Stamenova M, Kyurkchiev St. Role of 68/70 kDa sperm-specific protein in sperm functional maturity. Abstr. WP 5-14. VIII Int. Congr. Reprod. Immunol., Opatia, Croatia, 2-6 July, AJRI, 46:(1), (2001).ISSN:1046-7408, IF - 2.17242. Mollova M., Ivanova M, Nedkova R, Kyurkchiev St. Biological characterization of sperm membrane associated antigens. Abstr.17. 18th Meeting of the German Society of Immunology, 13-16 March, Halle, (2002). 43 Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J. Expression of complement regulatory proteins on spermatozoa and their putative role in sperm function. The 4 th Congress of European society for reproductive and developmental immunology, 4-6 June, 2003. Rhodes, Greek, AJRI, 58: (2), Abst.1.9. (2003). ISSN:1046-7408, IF - 2.172 44. Barakova V, Mollova M, Stamenova M, Ivanova M. Identification and isolation of sperm specific antigens with potential role in sperm-egg interaction. The 4 th Congress of European society for reproductive and developmental immunology, Rhodes, Greek, 4-6 June, 2003, AJRI, 58 (2), Abst.1.8. (2003). ISSN:1046-7408, IF - 2.17245. Georgieva R, Mollova M. History of reproductive immunology. Plenary lecture. European Congress of reproductive immunology, Pilzen, June 30-July 3, (2004).46. Mollova M. Sperm surface antigens with role in gametes binding and fusion. European Congress of reproductive immunology, Pilzen, June 30-July 3, (2004).47. Mollova M. Ivanova M, Georgiev B, Petrov M., Kyurkchiev St. Sperm specific monoclonal antibody that affects canine gametes interaction. Fecava-Feeva Voorjaarsdagen, Amsterdam. 4-17 April, (2005).48. Stamenova M, Martinova Y, Zapryanova S, Rashev P, Mollova M. Expression of sHSP in male germ cells during mouse spermatogenesis. 3 rd Eur. Congr. Immunol. Reprod. Dev., Graz, Austria.5-9 July, ( 2006).49. Mollova M, Zaprjanova S, Rashev P., Martinova Y. Developmental and hyperthermia-related expression of heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) in mouse testis. XII I Symposium of Czech Reproductive Immunologists with International Contribution, Zdar nad Sazavou. May 24-28, (2007).

50. Mollova M., Stamenova M, Rashev P. Biochemical nature of boar sperm antigen with functional activity in primary sperm-zona pellucida binding. X International congress of reproductive immunology, Opatija, Croatia, June 10-14 2007., AJRI, 57: (6), (2007). ISSN:1046-7408, IF - 2.17251.Mollova M. Sperm-specific antigen with fusogenic activity and its role in immunological infertility. Meeting at University Clinic for Endocrinology and Reproduction, Germany, Magdeburg, 22.09 – 29.09. (2010). 52. Mollova M, Stamenova M, Zaprjanova S, Martinova Y, Rashev P, Dimitrov R. Develpmental and cell type-specific expression of α,B crystalline (α,B-cry) in mouse testis and epididymis 8th European Congress of Reproductive Immunology (ESRADI), Munich, Germany, November 11-13, 2010, Abstr.31 JRI, 86:(2), November (2010). ISSN 0165-0378, IF-2.536

Scientific meetings in Bulgaria

1. Chakarov E, Mollova M. One act differential and permanent staining of spermatozoon acrosome with active dyes. VII Nat. Congr. Anat. Histol. Embriol., Varna, (1978).2. Mollova M. Changes in the acrosome characteristics of bull spermatozoa after equilibration and deep freezing. VII Nat. Congr. Anat. Histol. Embriol., Varna, (1978).3. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Surneva Ts. The role of antibodies to zona lellucida on the motility and penetrating ability of boar spermatozoa. VI Intern. Symp. Immunol. Reprod., Varna, (1985).4. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Surneva-Nakova Ts. Effect of antibodies to ZP in sera from infertile women on IVF of human oocytes. VII Intern. Symp. Immunol. Reprod., Varna, (1988).5. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Petrov M, Kyurkchiev St, Surneva-Nakova Ts. Studies on the biological activity of a monoclonal antibody against zona pellucida in in vitro fertilization of rabbit oocytes. VII Intern. Symp. Immunol. Reprod., Varna, (1988).6. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Petrov M, Klissurska D. Contraceptive activity of pig ZP in cats. Sci.Meeting, Stara Zagora 11-12 ноември (1993).7. Mollova M, Ivanova M. Testing of boar sperm fertilizing ability in vitro. Sci.Meeting, Stara Zagora 11-12 ноември (1993).8. Attanasova G, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev S. Investigations on related to the sperm capacitation antigens. Sci.Meeting, Stara Zagora 11-12 ноември (1993).

9. Attanasova G, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev S. Expression of functional receptors on boar spermatozoa during capacitation in vitro. II National Conference on

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reproductive immunology,Sofia, 28-29 April, (1993).10. Ivanova M, Mollova M, Dimitrov D, Barov D. Presence and significance of ZP antibodies in follicullar fluid (FF) of women undergoing assisted reproduction. Abstr. P11-15, 50. First National Congr. of Immunol., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1-3 Nov., (1995).11. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J, Atanasova G. Zona-binding role of boar proacrosin/acrosin studied in vitro by immobilized zona matrix (IZM). Abstr., PIV – 1, 88, First National Congr. of Immunol., Sofia, Bulgaria, 1-3 Nov., (1995).12. Peknicova J, Capkova J, Geussova K, Ivanova M, Mollova M. Role of intra-acrosomal sperm proteins in fertilization. Abstr. 7. In: Proc. 8 th Int. Symp. Immunol. Reprod., Varna, 12-14 Oct., (1997).13. Ivanova M, Djarkova Ts, Mollova M, Petrov M, Tikhomirova T. Zona pellucida (ZP) autoantibodies in women undergoing ART. Abstr. 31. In: Proc. 8 th Int. Symp. Immunol. Reprod., Varna, 12-14 Oct., (1997).14. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Stamenova M, Kyurkchiev St, Peknicova J. Biological characterization of boar sperm postcapacitation exposed antigens. Abstr. 34. In: Proc. 8 th

Int. Symp. Immunol. Reprod., Varna, 12-14 Oct., (1997).15. Mollova M, Barov D, Djarkova Ts, Ivanova M, Shterev A. Acrosome reaction capacity of spermatozoa tested by AR to ionophore challenge (ARIC) assay. Abstr. 35. In: Proc. 8 th

Int. Symp. Immunol. Reprod., Varna, 12-14 Oct., (1997).16. Djarkova Ts, Ivanova M, Mollova M, Barov D, Shterev A, Peknicova J. Study of the expression of complement binding proteins and adhesion molecules (CD15 and CD61) on human sperm. Abstr.36. In: Proc. 8 th Int. Symp. Immunol. Reprod., Varna, 12-14 Oct., (1997)..17. Subev M, Atanasov B, Mollova M, Kyurkchiev St. Cytochemical and immunocytochemical studies on boar sperm diaphorase. Abstr.52. In: Proc. 8 th Int. Symp. Immunol. Reprod., Varna, 12-14 Oct., (1997).18. Mollova M, Stamenova M, Ivanova M, Kyurkchiev St. Identification and characterization of capacitation-related sperm surface protein. Second Balkan Immunol. Conference, Varna, 1-4 Oct., (1998)..19. Mollova M. Ivanova M, Barov D, Djarkova Ts, Shterev A. Application of Procion dye staining facilites sperm morphology evaluation by Kruger,s strict criteria. Second National Congress of Andrology with international participation, Sofia, 12-14 Nov., (1999).20. Djarkova Ts. Mollova M, Ivanova M, Peknicova J, Todorov P, Dimitrov Y. Expression of complement binding proteins (CD55 and CD 59) and Lewisx antigen (CD15) on spermatozoa of patients intending IVF-ET. Second National Congress of Andrology with international participation, Sofia, 12-14 Nov., (1999).21. Mollova M. Characterization of sperm capacitation – related antigens. Plenary lecture. 9th Int. Symp.on Immunol. of Reprod., Varna, 2-4 July, (2000).22. Djarkova Ts, Mollova M, Ivanova M, Nedkova R. Studies on the role of sperm surface Ag 1F10 on the acrosome reaction. 9th Int. Symp.on Immunol. of Reprod., Varna,2-4 July, (2000).23. Atanasov B, Mollova M, Dimitrova I, Karaivanova M, Kyurkchiev St. Investigations on boar semen cytoplasmatic droples proteins by monoclonal antibodies. 9 th Int. Symp.on Immunol. of Reprod., Varna, 2-4 July, (2000).24. Mollova M, Stamenova M, Trifonova N, Djarkova Ts, Ivanova M. Investigations on membrane-related antigens. IV National Conference Medical Biology, Plovdiv, 7-9.09.(2001).25. Djarkova Ts, Bankova E, Nedkova R, Ivanova M, Mollova M. Effect of РКС activator on exocitosis of boar spermatozoa. IV National Conference Medical Biology, Plovdiv, 7-9.09.(2001).26. Nedkova R, Dimitrova D, Kalaidjiev S, Mollova М, Genov М. ELISA for screening of sera from infertile patients that reacted against own sperm antigens. IV National Conference Medical Biology, Plovdiv, 7-9.09.(2001).27. Peknicova J, Koubkova G, Kyselova V, Chladek D, Capkova J, Dvorakova K, Palecek R, Ivanova M, Mollova M. Role of intra-acrosomal sperm proteins in fertilization. 10 th

Jubilee Intern. Symp. Immunol. of Reprod., Varna, 4-6 Sept. (2003). 28. Ivanova M, Gregoraszczuk R, Augustowska K, Mollova M, Kehayov I. Localization of atrial natriuretic peptide in pig granulosa cells isolated from ovarian follicles of various size.10th Jubilee Intern. Symp. Immunol.of Reprod., Varna, 4-6 Sept. (2003).29. Mollova M, Martinova Y, Nedkova R, Peknicova J. Identification of capacitation-related membrane antigen using monoclonal antibody. 10 th Jubilee Intern. Symp. Immunol.of Reprod., Varna , 4-6 Sept. (2003). 30. Baracova V, Stamenova M, Mollova M. Physicochemical characterization of sperm specific antigen. 10th Jubilee Intern. Symp.Immunol.of Reprod., Varna, 4-6 Sept. (2003). 31. Nedkova R, Mollova M, Atanasov B, Kyurkchiev S. Biochemical characterization of boar sperm flagellar antigen with possible role in sperm motility. 10 th Jubilee Intern. Symp.Immunol.of Reprod., Varna , 4-6 Sept.( 2003).32. Dimitrov R, Nalbansky A, Mollova M, Stamenova M, Kyurkchiev S. Characterization of protein composition of peritoneal fluid from patients with endometriosis. 10 th Jubilee Intern.

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Symp.Immunol.of Reprod., Varna, 4-6 Sept. (2003). 33. Nedkova R, Dimitrova D, Kalaidjiev S, Mollova М. ELISA for screening of sera from infertile patients that reacted against integrated sperm membrane antigens. . V National Congress on sterility, Contraception, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Gynaecological Endoscopy with International participation, Borovetz, Hotel “Samokov”, 14-17 March, (2004). 34. Baracova V, Mollova M, Stamenova M. Identification of antigen/s recognized by rabbit antibodies against capacitated spermatozoa. Immunological days in Pleven, 20-23 May, (2004).35. Mollova M, Stamenova M. Molecular basis of sperm-egg adhesion/fusion. 11 th

International Symposium of Immunology of Reproduction, Varna, Bulgaria, 2-4 June (2006).

36. Mollova M, Martinova Y. Immunocytochemical localization of antigen involved in sperm-zona pellucida interaction. In: Sixth International Conference of Morphology and Antropology , Koprivshtiza, 1-2 June, (2006).

37. Zaprjanova S. Rashev P, Martinova Y, Mollova M. Expression and localization of Hsp70 in mouse germ cells. 11th International Symposium of Immunology of Reproduction, Varna, Bulgaria, 2-4 June (2006).

38. Martinova Y, Rashev P, Zaprjanova S, Mollova M. Early ultrastructural changes in mouse testis and epididymis after single exposure to heat. Intern. Congr. of Androl. “Prostate-the men’s Achilles heel”, Varna, May17-19, (2007).

39. Mollova M. Scientific achievements of the Institute of Biology and Immunology of Reproduction in the field of reproductive biology. Second national round table on problems of reproductive biology in farm animals in Bulgaria, the Great Hall of the Academy of Sciences, June 20, 2007.

40. Martinova Y, Mollova M, Petrov M, Rashev P, Ivanova M. TEM and SEM characteristics and lectin binding distribution of cat zona pellucida during oocyte maturation and fertilization. ХVІІІ National Congress of Bulgarian Anatomy Society. Trakia Journal of Sciences, 5(1) Suppl. 2, Stara Zagora, 1-3 June, (2007).

41. Mollova M, Stamenova M, Rashev P, Ivanova M. Anti-sperm antibody with anti- fertile activity in human gamete interaction in vitro. 8 th National Congress on sterility, Contraception, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Gynaecological Endoscopy with International participation, Borovetz, Hotel “Samokov”, 17-19 March, (2007).

42. Zaprianova S, Rashev P, Mollova M, Martinova Y. Immunodetectiom of HSP70 during differentiation and maturation of mouse male germ cells. Scientific session dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Institute of biology and immunology of reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”, with International participation, 22-23 October, Sofia, (2008).

43. Zaprjanova S, Rashev P, Martinova Y, Mollova M. Expression and immunocytochemical localization of heat shock protein 70 (HSP 70) during different stages of mouse sperm maturation. IIIrd Koprivshtitsa Morphological Days and VIIth National Conference of Anthropology, with International Participation, poster II-3, May 30 – June 1, (2008).

44. 44.Ruseva B, Ivanova R, Martinova Y, Mollova M, Lukanov Ts. Effect of the different selenium diet on the glutathione-peroxidase expression in the aorta of the norm-and-spontaneously hyperactive rats. IV National Conference on Nutrition "Novel foods, nutritional supplements and drugs in the prevention and treatment of modern diseases", Sofia, 30-31 October 2008.

45. Danailov K, Rashev P, Zasheva D, Mollova M. Characterization of sperm-membrane antigen with ponentioal fusogenic activity in fertilization. Scientific session dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Institute of biology and immunology of reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”, with International participation, 22-23 October, (2008).

46. Mollova M. Achievements and perspectives for development of Institute of biology and immunology of reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”. Scientific session dedicated to the 70 th

anniversary of the Institute of biology and immunology of reproduction “Acad. K. Bratanov”, with International participation, 22-23 October, Sofia , (2008).

47. Zaprjanova S, Rashev P, Mollova M, Stamenova M, Martinova Y. Expression and localization of small heat shock proteins in mouse testicular tissue. Poster № 22; XIX National Congress of Bulgarian Anatomical Society with International participation, Pleven, 29 – 31 May, (2009).48. Dimitrova D, Danailov K, Rashev P, Genov M, Stamenova M, Mollova M. Importance of

etiopathogenesis of immunological determined infertility in human sperm-specific antigen involved in the gametes fusion. Eighth National Conference on Medical Biology., Sofia, 2-

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4 October 2009

49. Dimitrova D, Danailov K, Genov M, Stamenova M, Mollova M. Immunogenicity of the sperm-specific antigen involved in gamete fusion in infertile patients. 12th International Symposium of Immunology of Reproduction, Varna, Bulgaria, 25-27 June (2009).

50. Danailov K, Ivanova M, Petrov M, Zasheva D, Mollova M. Biological characterization of sperm 60 kDa antigen. 12th International Symposium of Immunology of Reproduction, Varna, Bulgaria, 25-27 June (2009).

51. Martinova Y, Zaprjanova S, Mollova M, Rashev P, Tzvetkov D. Mechanisms of male germ cell apoptosis in human infertile cryptorchid testis. 12 th International Symposium of Immunology of Reproduction, Varna, Bulgaria, 25-27 June (2009).

52. Zaprjanova S, Rashev P, Martinova Y, Peknicova J, Mollova M. Effect of hyperthermia on mouse spermatogenesis and apoptosis. 12th International Symposium of Immunology of Reproduction, Varna, Bulgaria, 25-27 June (2009).

53. Rashev P, Mollova M. Preliminary study on expression and localization of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) in ejaculated, capacitated and acrosome-reacted boar spermatozoa. IV Balkan Conference of Animal Science Banimalcon Challenges of the Balkan Animal Industry and the Role of Science and Cooperation, Trakia University, Faculty of Agriculture, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, (2009).

54. Mollova M, Stamenova M. Role of HSP’s in mechanisms of spermatogenesis and apoptosis (plenary lecture). 12th International Symposium of Immunology of Reproduction, Varna, Bulgaria, 25-27 June (2009).

55. Mollova M, Danailov K, Dimitrova D, Stamenova M, Genov M, Rashev P. The role of sperm-specific antigens with fusogenic activity in gamete interaction for immunologically-dependent human infertility. X Anniversary Congress of Infertility, Contraception, Hormone Replacement Therapy and Ginecological Endoscopy, with International Participation, 23-26 April, Nessebar, (2009).

56. Zaprianova S, Rashev P, Mollova M, Martinova Y. Expression, localization and homology of heat shock protein 70 in human and mouse testis. XI Anniv.Scient.Conference with International Attendance “Biology – Traditions and Challenges”, Abst. MB26, May 27-29, (2009).

57. Ruseva B, Ivanova R, Dimitrova A, Laleva P., Martinova Y, Mollova M. Changes of glutathione peroxidase expression in aortic wall of normotensive and hypertensive rats under diet of low and high selenium content. XIX National Congress of Bulgarian Anatomical Society with international participation, Pleven, 29-31 May, (2009).

58. Mollova M. Reinforcement of the research capacity of the Bulgarian institute “Biology and Immunology of reproduction” “Кliment days”, 22-23 November, (2010).59. Pashova Sh, Rashev P, Mollova M. Expression and characterization of matrix metalloproteinases with a role in the spermatogenesis and fertilization processes. “kliment days”, 22-23 November, (2010).

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