Zinc: A Necessary Ion for Mammalian Sperm Fertilization Competency

The importance of zinc for male fertility only emerged recently, being propelled in part by consumer interest in nutritional supplements containing ionic trace minerals. Here, we review the properties, biological roles and cellular mechanisms that are relevant to zinc function in the male reproducti...

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Main Authors: Karl Kerns, Michal Zigo, Peter Sutovsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/12/4097