reproductive system
• numerous apoptosis-positive cells are seen in the testis indicating testicular germ cell apoptosis
• several apoptotic sperm are detected in the cauda epididymis
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• sperm motility is reduced
• however, no difference is seen in sperm number, testis size or weight, or morphology of testis, cauda epididymis or sperm
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• the litter size from matings of homozygous males to wild-type females is reduced indicating reduced male fertility
• however, female fertility is unaffected
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cellular
• numerous apoptosis-positive cells are seen in the testis indicating testicular germ cell apoptosis
• several apoptotic sperm are detected in the cauda epididymis
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• sperm motility is reduced
• however, no difference is seen in sperm number, testis size or weight, or morphology of testis, cauda epididymis or sperm
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