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Effect of rotation on the generation of reactive oxygen species in human semen
Author(s) -
Jager C.,
Bornman M. S.,
AneckHahn N. H.,
Toit D.,
Viljoen E.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
andrologia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.633
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1439-0272
pISSN - 0303-4569
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0272.1996.tb02799.x
Subject(s) - reactive oxygen species , semen , oxygen , chemistry , andrology , biophysics , biology , biochemistry , medicine , organic chemistry
Summary. Rotation of semen after liquefaction is a standard procedure in an Andrology laboratory. During rotation under aerobic conditions the semen is exposed to oxygen. Oxygen toxicity induces lipid peroxidation which is responsible for the loss of sperm function. The generation of reactive oxygen species was significantly increased after rotation. This may have a detrimental effect on sperm function during assisted reproduction.