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Nature Genetics 36, 528–533 (1 May 2004) | doi:10.1038/ng1344

Oligo-astheno-teratozoospermia in mice lacking Cnot7, a regulator of retinoid X receptor beta

Takahisa Nakamura , Ryoji Yao , Takehiko Ogawa , Toru Suzuki , Chizuru Ito , Naoki Tsunekawa , Kimiko Inoue , Rieko Ajima , Takashi Miyasaka , Yutaka Yoshida , Atsuo Ogura , Kiyotaka Toshimori , Toshiaki Noce , Tadashi Yamamoto & Tetsuo Noda

Spermatogenesis is a complex process that involves cooperation of germ cells and testicular somatic cells. Various genetic disorders lead to impaired spermatogenesis, defective sperm function and male infertility.