Microtubular Dysfunction and Male Infertility
The World Journal of Men's Health
;
: 9-23, 2020.
Artigo
em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-782161
ABSTRACT
Microtubules are the prime component of the cytoskeleton along with microfilaments. Being vital for organelle transport and cellular divisions during spermatogenesis and sperm motility process, microtubules ascertain functional capacity of sperm. Also, microtubule based structures such as axoneme and manchette are crucial for sperm head and tail formation. This review (a) presents a concise, yet detailed structural overview of the microtubules, (b) analyses the role of microtubule structures in various male reproductive functions, and (c) presents the association of microtubular dysfunctions with male infertility. Considering the immense importance of microtubule structures in the formation and maintenance of physiological functions of sperm cells, this review serves as a scientific trigger in stimulating further male infertility research in this direction.
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Assunto principal:
Cabeça do Espermatozoide
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Motilidade dos Espermatozoides
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Espermatogênese
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Espermatozoides
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Cauda
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Citoesqueleto
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Citoesqueleto de Actina
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Organelas
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Síndrome de Kartagener
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Axonema
Limite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The World Journal of Men's Health
Ano de publicação:
2020
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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