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A novel posttranslational modification of histone, H3 S-sulfhydration, is down-regulated in asthenozoospermic sperm.
Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics - 1 Dec 2021
Qi Qi, Pan Hongjie, Jiang Ning, Zhang Meixin, Sun Shenfei, Wan Xiaofeng, Zhang Fangxi, Zhang Lingling, Diao Hua, Wang Jian, Li Runsheng
Abstract excerpt
Oxidative stress is one of the major causes leading to male infertility including asthenozoospermia. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) has been widely recognized to be a potent antioxidant whose role is partially implemented by protein S-sulfhydration. However, protein S-sulfhydration has not been reported in germ cells. Therefore, we investigated whether asthenozoospermia could be associated with sperm protein...
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