Cauda Epididymis-Specific Beta-Defensin 126 Promotes Sperm Motility but Not Fertilizing Ability in Cattle

Bovine beta-defensin 126 (BBD126) exhibits preferential expression for the cauda epididymis of males, where it is absorbed onto the tail and postacrosomal region of the sperm. The aim of this study was to examine the role of BBD126 in bull sperm function. Fresh and frozen-thawed semen were incubated...

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Autores principales: Fernandez-Fuertes, Beatriz, Narciandi, Fernando, O'Farrelly, Cliona, Kelly, Alan K., Fair, Sean, Meade, Kieran G., Lonergan, Patrick
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Society for the Study of Reproduction, Inc. 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5333942/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27707713
http://dx.doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.116.138792

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5333942/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27707713
http://dx.doi.org/10.1095/biolreprod.116.138792

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