Schematic diagram of OXGR1-mediated AKG regulating the epididymal fluid acid–base balance. Credit: Chang Xu et al Infertility is a global public health problem caused by genetic defects, lifestyle, nutrition, and factors affecting the local metabolism and microenvironment of the reproductive system. Sperm from the testis must enter the epididymis ...
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