Testis-specific insulin homolog polypeptides

Details Testis-specific insulin homolog polypeptides Testis-specific insulin homolog polypeptides

1997-08-01

1999-09-28

Saunders, David

Chemistry: natural resins or derivatives; peptides or proteins;

Peptides of 3 to 100 amino acid residues

Insulin; related peptides

514 2, 514 3, A61K 3828

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059590750

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides testis-specific insulin homolog polypeptides and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, as well as related compositions and methods are disclosed. The polypeptides and polynucleotides may be used within methods for enhancing viability of cryopreserved sperm, for enhancing sperm motility, to enhance fertilization in methods of assisted reproduction, as contraceptives and other related uses.

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