摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a method for the diagnosis of male infertility which comprises the steps of: a) determining the amount of P34H or a related antigen thereof in a sperm sample; and b) comparing the determined amount of step a) with a positive control having an amount of P34H or a related antigen thereof of the levels of fertile samples, wherein a P34H or a related antigen value lower than 30 % relative to the positive control sample is indicative of infertility. The present invention also relates to a kit for the diagnosis of male infertility which comprises: a) an antibody raised against one member selected from the group consisting of P34H, a related antigen thereof and fragments thereof; b) a reagent for detecting the antibody of a) linked to P34H or a related antigen thereof; and c) a positive control having an amount of P34H or a related antigen thereof of the levels of fertile samples.</p> |