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Effects of gossypol on the motility of mammalian sperm
Author(s) -
Porat Offie
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
molecular reproduction and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.745
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1098-2795
pISSN - 1040-452X
DOI - 10.1002/mrd.1080250414
Subject(s) - gossypol , biology , motility , sperm motility , context (archaeology) , sperm , human fertilization , male contraceptive , andrology , fertility , microbiology and biotechnology , population , genetics , family planning , research methodology , demography , medicine , paleontology , sociology
The effects of the male contraceptive gossypol on the motility of mammalian spermatozoa are reviewed. The role of sperm motility in the processes of fertilization and the effect of the drug on these processes determine its effectiveness as a contraceptive. The promising male contraceptive potential of gossypol is discussed in the context of the serious adverse effects of the agent.