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In an in vitro investigation, methylmercury (MeHg) reduced the motility of rat spermatozoa probably by the inhibition of succinate dehydrogenase and ATPase activities. Concomitant morphological changes observed in the spermatozoa were coiled tails and kinks in midpiece and tail regions.
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Rao, M.V. Toxic effects of methylmercury on spermatozoa in vitro. Experientia 45, 985–987 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01953057
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