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Cd5 Expression by Human Ejaculated Spermatozoa Publisher



Sereshki N1, 2 ; Rafiee M3 ; Alipour R2 ; Wilkinson D4 ; Ahmadipanah V1
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  1. 1. Asadabad School of Medical Sciences, Asadabad, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Immunology, Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Birjand University of Medical Sciences, Birjand, Iran
  4. 4. University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Source: Middle East Fertility Society Journal Published:2022


Abstract

Background: A complex of effector and predominant regulatory immune responses are induced in the female reproductive tract (FRT) due to insemination that is necessary to achieve pregnancy. The expression of immune regulatory molecules by spermatozoa indicates the significance of the interaction between spermatozoa and immune cells recruited to the FRT in the preparation of appropriate immunity for pregnancy occurrence. One of the immune regulatory molecules is CD5 whose expression by spermatozoa has not yet been investigated. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the expression of CD5 on the surface of human spermatozoa. Semen samples were collected from 30 healthy men with normal semen status. CD5 expression on purified spermatozoa was evaluated by flow cytometry methods. Results: The results showed the mean ± SD percentage of CD5 positive spermatozoa was 49.41 ± 8.73. Conclusion: CD5 is expressed on spermatozoa. © 2022, The Author(s).