Analysis of CFTR gene mutations in Iranian non - obstructive azoospermic patients

Abstract

Background: Genetic factors cause about 10% of male infertility. Cystic fibrosis conductance regulator (CFTR) gene mutations are among relatively frequent causes of male infertility. Therefore, these mutations can cause Cystic fibrosis (CF), which is the most common autosomal recessive disorder, characterized by chronic lung disease, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency, and male infertility. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of CFTR gene mutations in non-obstructive azoospermia.