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2014, Number 03-04

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Medicina & Laboratorio 2014; 20 (03-04)

Sperm quality analysis by non-conventional methodologies

Puerta-Suárez J, Mayorga-Torres JM, Ospina-Medina L, Berdugo-Gutiérrez J, Cardona-Maya W

Language: Spanish
References: 69
Page: 153-168
PDF size: 424.58 Kb.


ABSTRACT

There are different methodologies for assessing semen quality, assessment of mobility and sperm morphology are the most commonly used indicators. However, sperm have certain characteristics that cannot always be analyze through the traditional examination. In this review are describe some alternative methodologies to observe and assess the seminal characteristics. Motility, viability and sperm morphology can be evaluated using manual methodologies and computational analysis. Other quantifiable characteristics of sperm biology are the production of reactive oxygen species, mitochondrial and DNA sperm quality. Here is shown that there are many methodologies for seminal analysis, however, each day are going to implementing new techniques, which will impact on the understanding of sperm physiology and in the future, they may improve the diagnosis of individuals.


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