Declined expressing mRNA of beta-defensin 108 from epididymis is associated with decreased sperm motility in blue fox (Vulpes lagopus)

Abstract Background Fecundity is important for farm blue fox (Vulpes lagopus), who with asthenospermia have be a problem in some of farms in China. A key symptom of asthenospermia is decreased sperm motility. The decreased secreting beta-defensin108 (vBD108) of blue fox is speculated be related to a...

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Main Authors: Ping Wu, Tao-lin Liu, Ling-ling Li, Zhi-ping Liu, Li-hong Tian, Zhi-jun Hou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-02697-6