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Variants in endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene in idiopathic infertile Brazilian men.
Gene - 25 Apr 2013
Bianco Bianca, Ghirelli-Filho Milton, Cavalheiro Camila M, Cavalcanti Viviane, Peluso Carla, Gava Marcello M, Glina Sidney, Christofolini Denise M, Barbosa Caio P
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PURPOSE: In recent years, considerable concern has been expressed about the deleterious effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) on sperm function, because ROS at high levels is potentially detrimental to sperm function and quality. Nitric oxide (NO) is a powerful anti-oxidant present in seminal plasma. The aim of the study was to analyze the distribution of the of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene...
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