Progress in the study of immunocontraceptive antigens.
- Author:
Jian-Li SHI
1
;
Chen XU
Author Information
1. Department of Histology & Embryology, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Acrosin;
immunology;
Animals;
Antigens;
Contraception;
Extracellular Matrix Proteins;
immunology;
Female;
Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human;
immunology;
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone;
immunology;
Humans;
Luteinizing Hormone;
immunology;
Male;
Spermatozoa;
immunology
- From:
National Journal of Andrology
2006;12(2):171-177
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Fertility management is a global issue of medical, economic, and social consequence. Although many methods have been devised to inhibit reproduction, more acceptable alternatives are still needed. Regulation by immune intervention is a promising technology as applied to human beings. The objective of this review is to indicate several immunocontraceptive antigens.