Activation of Toll-like receptor 7/8 encoded by the X chromosome alters sperm motility and provides...
Activation of Toll-like receptor 7/8 encoded by the X chromosome alters sperm motility and provides a novel simple technology for sexing sperm
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United States: Public Library of Science
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In most mammals, the male to female sex ratio of offspring is about 50% because half of the sperm contain either the Y chromosome or X chromosome. In mice, the Y chromosome encodes fewer than 700 genes, whereas the X chromosome encodes over 3,000 genes. Although overall gene expression is lower in sperm than in somatic cells, transcription is activ...
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Activation of Toll-like receptor 7/8 encoded by the X chromosome alters sperm motility and provides a novel simple technology for sexing sperm
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2291477753
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2291477753
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1545-7885,1544-9173
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1545-7885
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10.1371/journal.pbio.3000398
