Progesterone and estradiol regulate sperm hyperactivation and in vitro fertilization success in mice

Progesterone (P) and 17β-estradiol (Eβ) form the well-known hormone pair that regulates sperm capacitation. Here, we examined the regulatory effects of P and Eβ on sperm hyperactivation in mice and evaluated the in vitro fertilization (IVF) success. Although P enhanced hyperactivation, Eβ dose-depen...

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Main Authors: Miyu FUJIKURA, Masakatsu FUJINOKI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Society for Reproduction and Development 2024-02-01
Series:The Journal of Reproduction and Development
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jrd/70/2/70_2023-080/_pdf/-char/en