Table 3 Correlation between different methylation status of VDAC2 promoter and PR%.

From: Abnormal Hypermethylation of the VDAC2 Promoter is a Potential Cause of Idiopathic Asthenospermia in Men

Variables

Correlation coefficient (r)

Completely unmethylation (0%)

Mild methylation (0–20%)

Moderate methylation (20–80%)

Age

−0.192

−0.163

0.201

PR%

0.48**

0.41**

−0.65**

Density

0.177

−0.024

−0.141

Volume

0.103

0.085

−0.107

  1. PR%: percentage of progressive sperm ratio; *P < 0.05; **P < 0.01.
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