The perinuclear theca 32 (PT32) protein is disclosed and shown to interact with
tyrosine kinase c-Yes. PT32, c-Yes, fragments thereof, and molecules that bind
thereto can be used in methods of enhancing fertility, treating or diagnosing diminished
fertility and abnormal spermiogenesis, in providing contraception, and in identifying
contraceptive and fertility-enhancing agents. Transgenic, non-human animals also
are disclosed.