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.