Detection of estrogen receptors ER-alpha and ER-beta in human ejaculated immature spermatozoa with excess residual cytoplasm

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A key role of estrogens in human sperm biology has been recently suggested by aromatase and estrogen receptor detection in human testicular germ cells and ejaculated spermatozoa. However, the involvement of these hormones in the sper...

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Main Authors: Aquila Saveria, Siciliano Laura, Rago Vittoria, Carpino Amalia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-07-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/4/1/36