TRPV4 is the temperature-sensitive ion channel of human sperm
Ion channels control the ability of human sperm to fertilize the egg by triggering hyperactivated motility, which is regulated by membrane potential, intracellular pH, and cytosolic calcium. Previous studies unraveled three essential ion channels that regulate these parameters: (1) the Ca2+ channel...
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2018-07-01
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/35853 |