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Testis-specific proteins and their role in contraceptive vaccine development.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9560359     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Development of a vaccine(s) based on sperm antigens represents a promising approach for contraception. The utility of an antigen in immunocontraception is contingent upon its testis/sperm specificity and involvement in spermatogenesis and/or fertilization. The aim of the present article is to review the information regarding the proteins that have been reported to be testis/sperm-specific and may have an important function in spermatogenesis and/or fertilization. The potential role of these proteins in the development an antisperm contraceptive vaccine(s) is discussed.
Authors:
R K Naz; C M Vanek
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  1998-04-30
Journal Detail:
Title:  Frontiers in bioscience : a journal and virtual library     Volume:  3     ISSN:  1093-4715     ISO Abbreviation:  Front. Biosci.     Publication Date:  1998 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-07-09     Completed Date:  2005-05-09     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9709506     Medline TA:  Front Biosci     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e39-48     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Ohio, Richard D. Ruppert Health Center, 3120 Glendale Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614-5809, USA. rnaz@gemini.mco.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Contraception, Immunologic*
Humans
Male
Membrane Proteins / immunology
Nuclear Proteins / immunology
Protein Biosynthesis
Sperm-Ovum Interactions
Spermatozoa / enzymology,  immunology*
Testis / metabolism,  physiology
Transcription, Genetic
Vaccines, Contraceptive*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Membrane Proteins; 0/Nuclear Proteins; 0/Vaccines, Contraceptive

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