Hormones in the seminal fluid. The transport proteins of the thyroid hormones

Abstract

The study of the retention of titrated T3 on columns of Sephadex G-25, (Resin T3 Uptake), in the presence of untreated plasma, or plasma treated with charcoal, indicates that there are very small quantities of protein-hormone compounds present in the seminal fluid. In cases of phlogosis of the genital tract, the increase of albumin in the seminal fluid might determine an increase in the binding capacity with titrated T3. This would therefore give the possibility of a further test in the diagnostics of male infertility.