reproductive system
• sperm count is markedly decreased
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• a large number of abnormal spermatozoa are noted in the epididymis
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• very few fiber-like AQP3 signals are detected in the epididymis and testes, and most of the AQP3 signal is dot-like
• percentage of caudal epididymal sperm with abnormal flagella is significantly increased; absent, short, and coiled sperm tails are observed
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• sperm motility is markedly reduced
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• males exhibit abnormal sperm flagellogenesis
• however, no obvious histological defects are detected in the testes
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• males are sterile
• however, no obvious developmental defects are observed, and adult testis size and testis/body weight ratio are normal
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cellular
• sperm count is markedly decreased
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• a large number of abnormal spermatozoa are noted in the epididymis
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• very few fiber-like AQP3 signals are detected in the epididymis and testes, and most of the AQP3 signal is dot-like
• percentage of caudal epididymal sperm with abnormal flagella is significantly increased; absent, short, and coiled sperm tails are observed
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• sperm motility is markedly reduced
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