Differences in the endocannabinoid system of sperm from fertile and infertile men.

Male infertility is a major cause of problems for many couples in conceiving a child. Recently, lifestyle pastimes such as alcohol, tobacco and marijuana have been shown to have further negative effects on male reproduction. The endocannabinoid system (ECS), mainly through the action of anandamide (...

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Main Authors: Sheena E M Lewis, Cinzia Rapino, Monia Di Tommaso, Mariangela Pucci, Natalia Battista, Rita Paro, Luke Simon, Deborah Lutton, Mauro Maccarrone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3474715?pdf=render