Zika virus disrupts the barrier structure and Absorption/Secretion functions of the epididymis in mice.
Several studies have demonstrated that Zika virus (ZIKV) damages testis and leads to infertility in mice; however, the infection in the epididymis, another important organ of male reproductive health, has gained less attention. Previously, we detected lesions in the epididymis in interferon type I a...
Main Authors: | Ziyang Sheng, Na Gao, Dongying Fan, Na Wu, Yingying Zhang, Daishu Han, Yun Zhang, Weilong Tan, Peigang Wang, Jing An |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2021-03-01
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Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009211 |
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