Reactive oxygen species and sperm cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>There is a dynamic interplay between pro- and anti-oxidant substances in human ejaculate. Excessive reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation can overwhelm protective mechanism and initiate changes in lipid and/or protein layers of sperm plasma membranes. Addition...

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Main Authors: Kurpisz Maciej, Sanocka Dorota
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-03-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/2/1/12