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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-03-01
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Series: | Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology |
Online Access: | http://www.rbej.com/content/2/1/12 |