Seminal plasma alpha-glucosidase

Alpha-glucosidase in semen is mainly secreted by epididymal epithelial cells. It is a specific enzyme and marker enzyme of epididymis, which can catalyze the breakdown of saccharide components or oligosaccharides of proteins, and provide suitable energy for sperm maturation. Can be used as a functional indicator of the epididymis.

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