Human sperm samples are very heterogeneous and include a low amount of truly functional
gametes. Distinct strategies have been developed to characterize and isolate this specific …

Selection of functional spermatozoa plays a crucial role in assisted reproduction. Passage of
spermatozoa through the female reproductive tract requires progressive motility to locate the …

Assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) have become the treatment of choice in many
cases of infertility; however, the current success rates of these procedures remain …

Magnetic cell sorting (MACS) using annexin V-conjugated microbeads eliminates apoptotic
spermatozoa based on the externalization of phosphatidylserine residues. The procedure …

In recent years, the management of male factor infertility has undergone important changes
with the introduction of novel concepts, advanced testing, and therapeutic interventions. This …

We review recent developments in the technology of freezing stallion sperm, paying special
attention to the molecular lesions that spermatozoa suffer during freezing and thawing, such …

BACKGROUND This study aimed to assess the relationship between apoptosis in human
ejaculated spermatozoa, sperm morphology and the novel sperm deformity index (SDI) …

Purpose Magnetic activated cell sorting (MACS) eliminates apoptotic spermatozoa based on
the presence of externalized phosphatidylserine residues. We evaluated the outcome of …

BACKGROUND Couples with unexplained infertility (UI) tend to have low fertilization rates
with current IVF procedures. Here, we attempted to identify spermatozoa with apoptotic …

The excessive intake of fructose in the regular human diet could be related to global
increases in metabolic disorders. Sugar-sweetened soft drinks, mostly consumed by …