Tag: SLC9C1


  • New Sperm Motility Switch Linked to Male Fertility Revealed by Osaka Study

    New Sperm Motility Switch Linked to Male Fertility Revealed by Osaka Study

    Groundbreaking discovery uncovers a vital switch in sperm motility Infertility affects about one in six couples, and male factors contribute to roughly half of these cases. A new study from the University of Osaka identifies a crucial protein complex that keeps sperm moving, offering a promising path for improved diagnosis and treatment of male infertility.…

  • Revealing the TMEM217-SLC9C1-sAC Axis: A Key Switch in Sperm Motility and Male Fertility

    Revealing the TMEM217-SLC9C1-sAC Axis: A Key Switch in Sperm Motility and Male Fertility

    Understanding the Challenge: Male Infertility and Sperm Motility Infertility affects about one in six couples, and nearly half of these cases involve male factors. A common culprit is sperm that fail to swim effectively, a problem tied to the delicate signaling that powers tail movement. In a groundbreaking study from the University of Osaka, scientists…

  • TMEM217-SLC9C1-sAC Axis: New Sperm Motility Target

    TMEM217-SLC9C1-sAC Axis: New Sperm Motility Target

    New findings illuminate a pivotal switch in sperm motility Infertility affects about one in six couples, and male factors account for roughly half of these cases. A new study from the University of Osaka has identified a crucial protein complex that acts as a switch controlling sperm movement, offering promising possibilities for diagnosis and treatment.…