Cathepsin B plays a role in spermatogenesis and sperm maturation through regulating autophagy and apoptosis in mice
Spermatogenesis and sperm maturation are complex and highly ordered biological processes. Any failure or disorder in these processes can cause defects in sperm morphology, motility, and fertilization ability. Cathepsin B (CTSB) is involved in the regulation of a variety of pathological processes. In...
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Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2022-12-01
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/14472.pdf |