[Advances in the study of Semenogelin I from human seminal vesicles]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2009 Apr;15(4):364-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Sperm acquires capacity of motility and fertility during the process of semen coagulation and liquefaction. The main coagulative protein is Semenogelin I (Sg I), specifically produced by seminal vesicles, and then decomposed by prostate specific antigens (PSA) in sperm liquefaction into a series of small fragments. These fragments, with a variety of physiological functions, are very important for the regulation of sperm capacity acquisition and progressive movement.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Seminal Vesicle Secretory Proteins / physiology*
  • Seminal Vesicles / metabolism
  • Seminal Vesicles / physiology*

Substances

  • Seminal Vesicle Secretory Proteins
  • seminal vesicle-specific antigen