AMP-activated kinase in human spermatozoa: identification, intracellular localization, and key function in the regulation of sperm motility

AMP-activated kinase (AMPK), a protein that regulates energy balance and metabolism, has recently been identified in boar spermatozoa where regulates key functional sperm processes essential for fertilization. This work′s aims are AMPK identification, intracellular localization, and their role in hu...

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Main Authors: Violeta Calle-Guisado, Ana Hurtado de Llera, David Martin-Hidalgo, Jose Mijares, Maria C Gil, Ignacio S Alvarez, Maria J Bragado, Luis J Garcia-Marin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Andrology
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Online Access:http://www.ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2017;volume=19;issue=6;spage=707;epage=714;aulast=