Function of complement regulatory proteins in immunity of reproduction: A review

Czech Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 50, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 135-141

  Valentovicova J ^a   Simon, M ^a   Antalikova J ^a  

^a INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY   (Slovakia)

Author keywords

CD46; CD55; CD59; Cell surface antigens; Complement regulation; Spermatozoa

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

EID: 65349136111     PISSN: 12121819     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.17221/4007-cjas     Document Type: Review

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