[The effect of calcium channel blocker on human sperm]

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue. 2003 Dec;9(9):700-2, 706.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Calcium ion exists extensively in cells as the second messenger, and calcium channel blocker (CCB) is widely used to treat cardiac, skeletal muscular diseases. With the advances in the investigation of human sperm calcium channel, CCB has been proved to affect not only the shape, activation and acrosome reaction, but also the function of human sperm, which may afford a new approach to male contraception.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Calcium Channel Blockers / pharmacology*
  • Calcium Channels / physiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Spermatozoa / drug effects*
  • Spermatozoa / physiology

Substances

  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Calcium Channels