ArticleTNF-α and IL-6 affect human sperm function by elevating nitric oxide production
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Fanuel Lampiao has been a PhD student since 2006 in reproductive biology at the Division of Medical Physiology of Stellenbosch University under the supervision of Dr Stefan du Plessis. His research interests are focused on the effects of reactive oxygen species, insulin and leptin on male fertility.
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Fanuel Lampiao has been a PhD student since 2006 in reproductive biology at the Division of Medical Physiology of Stellenbosch University under the supervision of Dr Stefan du Plessis. His research interests are focused on the effects of reactive oxygen species, insulin and leptin on male fertility.
Declaration: The authors report no financial or commercial conflicts of interest.
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