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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Main Authors: Zongzhuang Wen, Haixia Zhu, Bin Wu, Aizhen Zhang, Hongxiang Wang, Yin Cheng, Hui Zhao, Jianyuan Li, Min Liu, Jiangang Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2022-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/14472.pdf