[Progress in the study of immunocontraceptive antigens].
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.
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Jian-Li
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Department of Histology & Embryology, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Reproductive Medicine, Shanghai 200025, China.
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Chen
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D000176:Acrosin / Q000276:immunology; D000818:Animals; D000941:Antigens; D003267:Contraception; D016326:Extracellular Matrix Proteins / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D043373:Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human / Q000276:immunology; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000276:immunology
D000941:Antigens; D016326:Extracellular Matrix Proteins; D043373:Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Human; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D000176:Acrosin