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CFTR is essential for sperm fertilizing capacity and is correlated with sperm quality in humans.
- Source :
- Human Reproduction; Feb2010, Vol. 25 Issue 2, p317-327, 11p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart, 6 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- BACKGROUND: Our previous studies have demonstrated the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is important for capacitation and male fertility in mouse and guinea pig spermatozoa. However, the exact function of CFTR on human sperm fertilizing capacity, and correlation with sperm quality has not been established. The present study may shed light on some unexplained male infertility, and on a possible new method for diagnosis of male infertility and strategy for male contraception. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02681161
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Human Reproduction
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47988988
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dep406