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ea0004p32 | Cytokines and growth factors | SFE2002

INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTORS AND BINDING PROTEINS IN HUMAN EJACULATES

Nikolic J , Nedic O , Mihailovic N , Baricevic I

While previous studies have shown relatively low concentrations of insulin-like growth factors (IGF)in human ejaculates, high levels of IGF binding protein-2 (IGFBP-2)have been reported. The IGF/IGFBP system was investigated in ejaculates from thirty men aged 23-46 years consulting a fertility clinic. Volume, viscosity, total and motile sperm counts were estimated by standard methods and each subject consented for the specimen to be used in this study. Local Ethical Committee ...