THERAPEUTIC USES OF SLIRP

摘要

The present invention provides methods for modulating the motility and/or function of a sperm cell, the method including the step of increasing or reducing levels of SLIRP polypeptide or the activity of SLIRP polypeptide within the sperm cell, as compared to normal levels or normal activity of SLIRP polypeptide within the sperm cell. The present invention further provides methods for assessing the SLIRP gene and its products to predict fertility in males.