Role of DJ-1 in Fertilization

Adv Exp Med Biol. 2017:1037:61-66. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-6583-5_5.

Abstract

Neither a sperm nor an egg can develop into an individual alone. Only when the sperm and egg bind and fuse, which is known as fertilization, can they acquire the ability of developing into new individuals. DJ-1 was reported to be involved in the process of fertilization.

Keywords: Asthenozoospermia; DJ-1; Fertilization.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Asthenozoospermia / genetics
  • Asthenozoospermia / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Fertilization*
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Male / genetics
  • Infertility, Male / metabolism
  • Male
  • Protein Deglycase DJ-1 / genetics
  • Protein Deglycase DJ-1 / metabolism*
  • Sperm-Ovum Interactions / genetics
  • Spermatozoa / metabolism*

Substances

  • Protein Deglycase DJ-1