Osteopontin and male reproduction / 中华男科学杂志
National Journal of Andrology
;
(12): 446-449, 2012.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-286482
ABSTRACT
Osteopontin (OPN) is an extracellular matrix protein with multifunctions, expressed in various tissues and body fluids, involved in various physiological and pathological processes. It is also detected in the reproductive tract of both males and females, and participates in the implantation, development and differentiation of embryos. Recent studies have indicated that OPN is closely related with male fertility and may affect sperm quality and fertilization. An insight into the functions of OPN may help to explain the mechanisms of male infertility and improve the success rate of assisted reproductive technology.
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Main subject:
Spermatozoa
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Osteopontin
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Fertility
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Genitalia, Male
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Mammals
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Metabolism
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
/
Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
National Journal of Andrology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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