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The human epididymis: its function in sperm maturation

15 Jun 2016

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BACKGROUND: Spermatozoa acquire their fertilizing ability and forward motility properties during epididymal transit. Our knowledge of gamete physiology is based on studies conducted in laboratory and domestic species; our knowledge of these processes in humans is limited. Medical indications for assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have progressed to include male infertility. Surgical procedures allow...

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PMID: 27307387
DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmw015

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