Exposure to Cadmium Impairs Sperm Functions by Reducing CatSper in Mice

Exposure to Cadmium Impairs Sperm Functions by Reducing CatSper in Mice

Background: Cadmium (Cd), a common environmental heavy metal and endocrine disruptor, is known to exert toxic effects on the testes. However, the mechanisms accounting for its toxicity in mature spermatozoa remain unclear. Methods: Adult male C57BL/6 mice were orally administered with CdCl2 for 5 we...

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Main Authors: Hua-Feng Wang, Meng Chang, Ting-Ting Peng, Yi Yang, Na Li, Tao Luo, Yi-Min Cheng, Meng-Zhi Zhou, Xu-Hui Zeng, Li-Ping Zheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2017-05-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
Subjects:
Cadmium
Sperm function
CatSper
Patch-clamp
Male reproduction
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/477113

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