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ReviewExpert review of proteomics2024

Bringing proteomics to bear on male fertility: key lessons.

Rachel Parkes, Thomas X Garcia

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In one paragraph

Review in Expert review of proteomics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
5citing papers in PubMed
2.7field-weighted citation impact, top 11% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Article
  2. Review
  3. Article
  4. Article
  5. Age-Associated Proteomic Changes in Human Spermatozoa.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025
    Article
4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Rachel ParkesCenter for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA.
Thomas X GarciaCenter for Drug Discovery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA.
Baylor College of Medicine · US

Funding

Search for new genes involved in male infertility through novel approachesR01HD106056 · NICHD · BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · PI Thomas Garcia · 2022 to 2026
$2.7M
FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS AND PROTEOMICS TO REVEAL REPRODUCTIVE-TRACT SPECIFIC PROTEINSR01HD095341 · NICHD · BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE · PI GARCIA, THOMAS · 2018 to 2020
$1.2M
NICHD NIH HHS R01 HD095341NICHD NIH HHS R01 HD106056
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionMale infertility is a major public health concern globally. Proteomics has revolutionized our comprehension of male fertility by identifying potential infertility biomarkers and reproductive defects. Studies comparing sperm proteome with other male reproductive tissues have the potential to refine fertility diagnostics and guide infertility treatment development. AREAS COVERED: This review encapsulates literature using proteomic approaches to progress male reproductive biology. Our search methodology included systematic searches of databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for articles up to 2023. Keywords used included 'male fertility proteomics,' 'spermatozoa proteome,' 'testis proteomics,' 'epididymal proteomics,' and 'non-hormonal male contraception.' Inclusion criteria were robust experimental design, significant contributions to male fertility, and novel use of proteomic technologies. EXPERT OPINION: Expert analysis shows a shift from traditional research to an integrative approach that clarifies male reproductive health's molecular intricacies. A gap exists between proteomic discoveries and clinical application. The expert opinions consolidated here not only navigate the current findings but also chart the future proteomic applications for scientific and clinical breakthroughs. We underscore the need for continued investment in proteomic research - both in the technological and collaborative arenas - to further unravel the secrets of male fertility, which will be central to resolving fertility issues in the coming era.

Indexed as

Infertility, MaleProteomicsAnimalsBiomarkersFertilityHumansMaleProteomeSpermatozoaBiomarkersProteomeepididymal proteomicsfertility diagnosticsMale infertilitymale reproductive proteomepost-translational modificationsproteomic biomarkerssperm proteometesticular proteomics

Identifiers

PMID38536015
PMCPMC11426281
OpenAlexW4393234372

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Registered trials

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