[Fragmentation and/or decondensation of spermatic DNA: which consequences?]

E Baldi; M Muratori; S Marchiani; L Tamburrino; C Fallet

doi:10.1016/S0368-2315(10)70006-5

[Fragmentation and/or decondensation of spermatic DNA: which consequences?]

J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 2010 Apr;39(1 Suppl):14-6. doi: 10.1016/S0368-2315(10)70006-5.

[Article in French]

Authors

E Baldi¹, M Muratori, S Marchiani, L Tamburrino, C Fallet

Affiliation

¹ Unité d'andrologie, Université de Florence, Viale Pieraccini 6, 50139 Firenze, Italie.

PMID: 20728800
DOI: 10.1016/S0368-2315(10)70006-5

Abstract

Absence of DNA fragmentation and/or decondensation is a marker of sperm quality and is related to outcome of assisted reproductive techniques: new tests have been set up to determine fragmentation rate.

Publication types

English Abstract

MeSH terms

Apoptosis
DNA / chemistry*
DNA Fragmentation*
Female
Humans
In Situ Nick-End Labeling / methods
Male
Oxidative Stress
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome / genetics
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
Spermatozoa / chemistry*
Spermatozoa / physiology*

Substances

DNA