Blast transformation induced by spermatozoa.
Human lymphocytes cultured for 3-8 days in the presence of autologous or allogenic spermatozoa undergo blast transformation. Possible mechanisms of the response are discussed.
D000818:Animals; D000917:Antibody Formation; D002455:Cell Division; D002478:Cells, Cultured; D006224:Cricetinae; D006801:Humans; D008213:Lymphocyte Activation; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008938:Mitosis; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000276:immunology*