Proteomics of boar seminal plasma - current studies and possibility of their application in biotechnology of animal reproduction

Reprod Biol. 2005 Nov;5(3):279-90.

Abstract

Proteomics is critical to identify the properties and functions of proteins involved in the mechanism regulating the male reproductive tract function. This approach is important in male fertility assessment and clinical diagnosis of the physiological state of individual reproductive organs. Proteomics also provides a tool to understand the interactions of seminal plasma proteins with spermatozoa, which could provide a useful model for studying ligand-cell interaction occurring at the sperm cell surface. This review covers a selection of advances in the realm of functional proteomics of boar seminal plasma proteins and is focused on some fundamental proteomic technologies. Also, this review explores key themes in proteomics and their application in animal reproductive techniques.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Male
  • Proteomics / trends*
  • Reproduction / physiology
  • Semen / chemistry*
  • Semen / enzymology
  • Semen / physiology
  • Seminal Plasma Proteins / chemistry
  • Seminal Plasma Proteins / physiology*
  • Sus scrofa

Substances

  • Seminal Plasma Proteins
  • spermadhesin