The Presence of Platelet-Activating Factor-Like Activity in Human Spermatozoa
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-1991
Description
Evidence is provided for the existence of platelet-activating factor (PAF)-like activity in the lipid extracts of human spermatozoa. The PAF content of human spermatozoa based-on [3H]-serotonin release from washed rabbit platelets was noted to be 1.45 pmol/108 sperm cells in highly purified motile spermatozoa. No PAF activity was associated with the seminal fluid. Platelet-activating factor content of spermatozoa may be related to its fertility potential.
Citation Information
Minhas, B. S.; Kumar, R.; Ricker, D. D.; Robertson, J. L.; and Dodson, M. G.. 1991. The Presence of Platelet-Activating Factor-Like Activity in Human Spermatozoa. Fertility and Sterility. Vol.55(2). 372-376. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0015-0282(16)54132-6 PMID: 1991535 ISSN: 0015-0282
