Capacitation of mouse sperm is modulated by gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) concentration

In mammals, ejaculated sperm acquire their fertilizing ability during migration through the female reproductive tract, which secretes several factors that contribute to sperm capacitation. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a well-known neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, but additionally...

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Main Authors: Shouhei KURATA, Yuuki HIRADATE, Kohei UMEZU, Kenshiro HARA, Kentaro TANEMURA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Society for Reproduction and Development 2019-06-01
Series:The Journal of Reproduction and Development
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jrd/65/4/65_2019-008/_pdf/-char/en