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The spermatogenesis and spermatozoa activity is under the regulation of numerous external and internal factors to ensure the optimal reproductive strategy of the species. Among chemical regulators, the serotonin (5-HT) plays an important role in mammalian gametogenesis. Our finding of serotonylated proteins in specific zones of the mammalian testis and within mature spermatozoa could underlie decreased mail fertility side effects of antidepressants most of which are serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors, thus decrease 5-HT intracellular content.