Various major leukocyte subpopulations (granulocytes, monocytes/macrophages, B
lymphocytes, helper and suppressor/cytotoxic T lymphocytes) were detectable in human …

Immunocytochemical techniques have been used to monitor the size and composition of the
leukocyte population in unfractionated human semen samples and sperm populations …

This study set out to establish a new method, using flow cytometry, to evaluate leukocytes in
semen. Ejaculates of 59 males, asymptomatic for genitourinary infections, were examined …

Seminal WBC counts obtained by an mAb-based immunohistologic method correlated well
with seminal granulocyte counts obtained with a simple peroxidase method (rho=+ 0.70; P< …

Objective To determine the effects of leukocytes in semen on sperm quality and the ability to
achieve conception. Design A prospective analysis of 512 couples attending a regional …

Semen samples from 179 infertility patients were analyzed for type and number of white
blood cells (WBC) by a combination of immunologic techniques. Forty-one (23%) had more …

Objective To test the hypothesis that male reproductive tract leukocytes function in the
elimination of abnormal spermatozoa from ejaculated semen. Design Semen specimens …

Nonspermatozoal cells (NSC) in semen, including immature germ cells, leukocytes (WBC)
and epithelial cells, are normally found in a concentration less than 15% of the sperm …

Objective To analyze the data available on the biologic significance of white blood cells
(WBC) in semen of infertility patients. Data Resources The relevant literature was reviewed …

The presence of excess leucocytes in the semen has been associated with male infertility.
According to the WHO, concentrations of more than 106 leucocytes ml− 1 are considered as …