Sperm hyperactivation in the uterus and oviduct: a double-edged sword for sperm and maternal innate immunity toward fertility
Ihshan Akthar; Mohamed Samy Yousef; Alireza Mansouri; Masayuki Shimada; Akio Miyamoto
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Submitted date:
04/03/2024
Accepted date:
06/25/2024
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