| Carnitine in seminal fluid as parameter for the epididymal function. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 686400 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Carnitine represents the secretion which is added to human seminal fluid by the epididymis. More than 94% of the free carnitine originates from the epididymis. The frequency distribution of carnitine concentration is investigated with patients showing a normal spermiogram and with those suffering from azoospermia. Correlations with conventional spermiogram parameters are discussed. The clinical significance of the carnitine determination is shown in various andrological clinical pictures, with special consideration given to postvasectomy semen and Klinefelter's Syndrome. Two case reports of high blockages in the male reproductive tract demonstrates the diagnosis of such a blockage with the simultaneous determination of fructose, citrate and carnitine. The evaluation of split ejaculates confirms that free carnitine does not originate from seminal vesicles, but rather flows into the seminal fluid via the ductus deferens. |
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Authors:
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U Wetterauer; H J Heite |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Andrologia Volume: 10 ISSN: 0303-4569 ISO Abbreviation: Andrologia Publication Date: 1978 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-10-18 Completed Date: 1978-10-18 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0423506 Medline TA: Andrologia Country: GERMANY, WEST |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 203-10 Citation Subset: IM |
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Carnitine
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metabolism* Chemical Phenomena Chemistry Citrates / metabolism Epididymis / metabolism* Fructose / metabolism Genital Diseases, Male / metabolism, radiography Humans Klinefelter Syndrome / metabolism Male Oligospermia / metabolism Semen / metabolism* Vasectomy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Citrates; 30237-26-4/Fructose; 541-15-1/Carnitine |
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