IFN-gamma alters the human sperm membrane permeability to Ca(2)(+)

In conclusion, in vitro, IFN-γ modifies Ca(2+) sperm membrane permeability, probably via lipid peroxidation. IFN-γ in high concentration, as observed in inflammation/infection, can affect [Ca(2+)]cyto regulation and alter sperm fertilizing capacity. PMID: 24067141 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine - Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Tags: Syst Biol Reprod Med Source Type: research