The ABCA1 blocking agent probucol decreases capacitation in ejaculated dog spermatozoa
Abstract Background The ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporters participate in the cholesterol and phospholipid transport within and through cell membranes of many cells including spermatozoa. Cholesterol efflux is important for capacitation of spermatozoa. ABCA1 expression has been assessed in cani...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2020-01-01
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Series: | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-019-0500-2 |