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In cases with raised sperm DNA fragmentation, can sperm selection by magnetic-activated cell sorting or testicular sperm aspiration help improve reproductive outcomes?
PurposeTo evaluate the efficacy of magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS) or testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) to improve reproductive outcomes in...
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Sperm Preparation with Microfluidic Sperm Sorting Chip May Improve Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Outcomes Compared to Density Gradient Centrifugation
Does sperm preparation using the FERTILE PLUS™ Sperm Sorting Chip improve fertilization rates, blastocyst formation, utilization, and euploidy rates...
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The evaluation effect of nanoliposome-loaded Mito-Tempo on sperm parameters during human sperm cryopreservation
AimThe aim of this study is the evaluation effect of nanoliposome-loaded Mito-Tempo on sperm parameters during human sperm cryopreservation.
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Live motile sperm sorting device for enhanced sperm-fertilization competency: comparative analysis with density-gradient centrifugation and microfluidic sperm sorting
PurposeA live motile sperm sorting device (LensHooke ® CA0) developed to prevent the deleterious effects of centrifugation was evaluated...
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What is the maximal timeframe between sperm acquisition to sperm cryopreservation, in different “culture” conditions?
ObjectiveMost of the literature about postmortem sperm retrieval (PMSR) deals with the controversies surrounding ethical and legal aspects, while the...
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Sperm chromosomal abnormalities in infertile men with failed intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
BackgroundMale infertility is a major health problem with multi-factorial etiology. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has revolutionized the...
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Optimized sperm selection: a highly efficient device for the isolation of progressive motile sperm with low DNA fragmentation index
PurposeTo identify the sperm preparation procedure that selects the best sperm population for medically assisted reproduction.
MethodsProspective...
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A Prediction Model of Sperm Retrieval in Males with Idiopathic Non-obstructive Azoospermia for Microdissection Testicular Sperm Extraction
Patients with Idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia (iNOA) can achieve fertility by extracting testicular sperm through microdissection testicular...
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Relationship between degree of methylation of sperm long interspersed nuclear element-1 (LINE-1) gene and alteration of sperm parameters and age: a meta-regression analysis
IntroductionThe long interspersed nuclear element-1 ( LINE1 ) gene is a retrotransposon whose methylation status appears to play a role in...
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Should patients pay for sperm given for free? Results from a pilot study on fertility clinics’ views on the charging for altruistically donated sperm
PurposeMany countries prohibit payment for gamete donation, which means fertility clinics do not have to compensate donors. However, acquiring and...
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Emerging trends in sperm selection: enhancing success rates in assisted reproduction
This comprehensive review explores the evolving landscape of sperm selection techniques within the realm of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)....
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Comparison between MACSprep™ forensic sperm microbead kit and Erase Sperm Isolation kit for the enrichment of sperm fractions recovered from sexual assault samples
Sexual assault samples often contain mixtures of cells coming from at least two donors. Ideally, one would need to separate the cells into two...
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Physical activity and sperm quality: influence in sperm donors
PurposeTo ascertain whether physical activity (PA) is associated with better sperm quality in sperm donors.
MethodsA prospective case–control study...
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Sperm chromatin structure assay (SCSA®) and flow cytometry-assisted TUNEL assay provide a concordant assessment of sperm DNA fragmentation as a function of age in a large cohort of approximately 10,000 patients
BackgroundSperm DNA integrity is increasingly seen as a critical characteristic determining reproductive success, both in natural reproduction and in...
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Israeli students’ perceptions regarding sperm donation: dilemmas reflections with dominant demographic effect
BackgroundSperm donation has undergone significant medical and social transformations in recent decades. This study aimed to explore Israeli...
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Cannabidiol impairs sperm quality and function in adult mice
BackgroundConsidering the growing therapeutic use of cannabidiol as well as the presence of cannabinoid receptors in sperm and its possible genotoxic...
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Taurine Improves Sperm Mitochondrial Indices, Blunts Oxidative Stress Parameters, and Enhances Steroidogenesis and Kinematics of Sperm in Lead-Exposed Mice
Lead (Pb) is a highly toxic heavy metal. Pb exposure could adversely affect many organs, including the male reproductive system. Oxidative stress and...
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Effect of season on the dynamics of cat sperm DNA fragmentation
BackgroundFeline species undergo reproductive seasonality; thus, sperm characteristics, such as DNA integrity, can be affected by the photoperiod....
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Sperm chromatin accessibility’s involvement in the intergenerational effects of stress hormone receptor activation
Dexamethasone is a stress hormone receptor agonist used widely in clinics. We and others previously showed that paternal administration of...
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Clinical Utility of Sperm Function Tests in Predicting Male Fertility: A Systematic Review
Routine semen analysis provides considerable information regarding sperm parameters; however, it is not solely adequate to predict male fertility...
