The selection of vital, non-apoptotic spermatozoa is a prerequisite for achieving optimal
conception rates in assisted reproductive techniques. Magnetic cell sorting using annexin-V
microbeads can effectively separate apoptotic and non-apoptotic spermatozoa. The
objective of the present study was to optimize the integration of magnetic cell sorting in
standard sperm preparations and to correlate the effect of different sperm preparation
procedures on apoptotic markers. Semen specimens collected from 15 healthy donors were …