Beta-defensin126 is correlated with sperm motility in fertile and infertile men

A crucial function of the epididymis is providing a surface glycocalyx that is important for sperm maturation and capacitation. Defensins are antimicrobial peptides expressed in the epididymis. In the macaque epididymis, defensin beta 126 (DEFB126) is important for sperm motility, however, it is not...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Biology of reproduction 2020-02, Vol.102 (1), p.92-101
Hauptverfasser:	Aram, Raheleh, Chan, Peter T.K, Cyr, Daniel G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Antimicrobial peptides beta-Defensins DEFB126 Epididymis Fertility human Humans Infertility Infertility, Male Life Sciences Male Mens health Middle Aged Motility Physiological aspects Reproductive health RESEARCH ARTICLE Risk factors Sperm Sperm Maturation Sperm Motility Spermatozoa Young Adult
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