Type 5 phosphodiesterase regulation of human sperm motility
Article Abstract:
Type 5 phosphodiesterase appears to prevent premature acrosome activation in sperm. When sperm cells were exposed to the drug Viagra, which inhibits this enzyme, premature acrosome activation occurred.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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A comparison of heat-induced hyperactivation in patients' sperm after colloid or pentoxifylline wash methods
Article Abstract:
Sperm cells that are heated to a temperature of 100 degrees F. become more active. For this reason, heated sperm samples may be used for in vitro fertilization.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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Human sperm deoxyribonucleic acid fragmentation by specific types of papillomavirus
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The human papillomavirus can adversely affect sperm, causing breaks in the DNA. This in turn could affect the development of the embryo.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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