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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Main Authors: Ren Dejian, Xia Jingsheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/7/1/119