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[Polymorphism of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and TNF-beta genes in men with disorders of spermatogenesis--pilot study].
Ceska gynekologie - 1 Sept 2001
Kucera M, Crha I, Vasků A, Ventruba P, Znojil V
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INTRODUCTION: The presence of components of the renin angiotensin system and tumour necrosis factor in a male reproductive tract supports the hypothesis that these substances may influence reproductive functions. It was proved that angiotensin II as a product of ACE has influence on sperm capacitation and motility. TNF-beta is released from T-lymphocytes and has the regulatory effect on steroidogenesis and...
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