Removing Damaged Sperm to Improve Fertility
Author Information
Author(s): de Vantéry Arrighi Corinne, Lucas Hervé, Chardonnens Didier, de Agostini Ariane
Primary Institution: Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva
Hypothesis
Can the removal of spermatozoa with externalized phosphatidylserine enhance sperm quality for assisted medical procreation?
Conclusion
Removing sperm with externalized phosphatidylserine improves sperm viability, motility, and mitochondrial integrity.
Supporting Evidence
- 14% of spermatozoa were found to have externalized phosphatidylserine.
- MACS combined with DGC reduced EPS spermatozoa by 70%.
- Sperm survival increased by 50% at 24 hours after treatment.
Takeaway
This study shows that getting rid of unhealthy sperm can help make the remaining sperm better for having babies.
Methodology
Sperm was prepared using density gradient centrifugation and magnetic-activated cell sorting to remove unhealthy sperm.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in patient selection and sperm quality assessment.
Limitations
The study focused on a specific population of infertile patients, which may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Infertile men attending a reproductive medicine unit.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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