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Genetic vasectomy—Overexpression of Prm1‐EGFP fusion protein in elongating spermatids causes dominant male sterility in mice
21 Jan 2010
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Transgenic mice are vital tools in both basic and applied research. Unfortunately, the transgenesis process as well as many other assisted reproductive techniques involving embryo transfer rely on vasectomized males to induce pseudopregnancy in surrogate mothers. Vasectomy is a surgical procedure associated with moderate pain and must be carried out under full anaesthesia by qualified personnel. Eliminating the...
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