The BSA-induced Ca(2+) influx during sperm capacitation is CATSPER channel-dependent
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Serum albumin is a key component in mammalian sperm capacitation, a functional maturation process by which sperm become competent to fertilize oocytes. Capacitation is accompanied by several cellular and molecular changes including a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-10-01
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Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
Online Access: | http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/119 |