The Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Human Sperm Creatine Kinase Activity: As An ATP Buffering System in Sperm
Background: Spermatozoa are a group of cells that consume adenosine triphosphate (ATP) rapidly. Creatine kinase (CK), produced by creatine phosphate, is an energy reservoir for the rapid buffering and regeneration of ATP and can play an important role in sperm motility. Therefore, this study inv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Royan Institute (ACECR), Tehran
2013-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Fertility and Sterility |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijfs.ir/article_45155_4fc47829a041f9a1c756177eb1f9da52.pdf |