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Role of dynamic changes in human sperm heat shock protein A2 in male infertility.

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By Yasuhiko Ozaki, Yu Kitadate, Akiko Natsume
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Male factors account for approximately 50% of infertility cases; however, the mechanisms underlying sperm dysfunction remain unclear. Heat shock protein A2 (HSPA2) is a biomarker associated with sperm fertilization; however, few studies have examined changes in its localization in vitro. This study investigated the in vitro localization dynamics of HSPA2 in sperm and its association with male infertility. Fertility status was determined according to the 2021 World Health Organization criteria.
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