Distribution of Sulfhydryl Oxidase Activity in the Rat and Hamster Male Reproductive Tract

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Abstract
Rat and hamster testes, epididymides, vas deferentia, seminal vesicles, prostates and coagulating glands were assayed for sulfhydryl oxidase activity. The activity, present primarily in the fluids of these organs, was lowest in the testis, increased through the epididymis and was highest in the seminal vesicle. The localization and reactivity of sulfhydryl oxidase activity suggests that it may play a role in regulating the degree of disulfide bonding in spermatozoa during epididymal maturation and storage and after ejaculation.

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