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Phospholipase Cζ rescues failed oocyte activation in a prototype of male factor infertility.
Fertility and sterility - 1 Jan 2013
Nomikos Michail, Yu Yuansong, Elgmati Khalil, Theodoridou Maria, Campbell Karen, Vassilakopoulou Vyronia, Zikos Christos, Livaniou Evangelia, Amso Nazar, Nounesis George, Swann Karl, Lai F Anthony
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of infertility-linked sperm phospholipase Cζ (PLCζ) mutations on their ability to trigger oocyte Ca(2+) oscillations and development, and also to evaluate the potential therapeutic utility of wild-type, recombinant PLCζ protein for rescuing failed oocyte activation and embryo development. DESIGN: Test of a novel therapeutic approach to male factor infertility. SETTING:...
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