Direct effect of macrophage migration inhibitory factor on sperm function: possible involvement in endometriosis-associated infertility

Cédric Carli, Pierre Leclerc, Christine N Metz, Ali Akoum
Fertility and sterility · 2007 · vol. 88(4) , pp. 1240–1247 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.04.002 · PMID:17658526 · W2034695919
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This paper investigates the direct impact of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) on sperm function, exploring its potential role in infertility associated with endometriosis.

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mesh:D004715endometriosisinfertility

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Endometriosis Infertility, Female Macrophage Migration-Inhibitory Factors Spermatozoa Sperm Capacitation Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Infertility, Female Infertility, Female Macrophage Migration-Inhibitory Factors Macrophage Migration-Inhibitory Factors Macrophage Migration-Inhibitory Factors Male Spermatozoa Sperm Capacitation

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