Evaluation of Enkephalin-Degrading Enzymes in Sperm from Heroin-Addicted Men
Background The aim of this study was to investigate two enkephalin-degrading enzymes, aminopeptidase N (APN/ CD13) and endopeptidase (NEP/CD10), gene and protein expression levels in sperm samples of fertile and heroin- addicted men, and the correlation between their expressions and semen quality...
Main Authors: | Samira Rezaei-Mojaz, Zohreh Nazmara, Mohammad Najafi, Mansoureh Movahedin, Zahra Zandieh, Peymaneh Shirinbayan, Mohsen Roshanpajouh, Hamid Reza Asgari, Mehdi Abbasi, Morteza Koruji |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran
2020-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Fertility and Sterility |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45563_242c53b8caa5ae1fd3773072e70f6f2d.pdf |
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