Acrosome reaction and fertility.
The acrosome reaction is important for fertilization. To diagnose this reaction the simple gelatin lysis test, the triple-stain technique or labelling with lectins can be used. The role of pentoxifylline in enhancing the acrosome reaction remains to be determined.
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Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität, Heidelberg, Germany.
D000177:Acrosome / Q000502:physiology*; D005298:Fertility / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male