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Ram Sperm Motility Parameters under The Influence of Epidermal Growth Factor
Joint Authors
Lukáč, Norbert
Makarevich, Alexander V.
Špaleková, Eliška
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Epidermal growth factor (EGF) is one of the important cytokines that play a role in fertility.
It is known that EGF affects both male and female reproduction, but its effect on sperm parameters is not fully understood.
Up to the present, the effect of EGF on ram sperm motility parameters has not been published.
We analyzed motility parameters of ejaculates after 24, 48, and 72 hours from the EGF addition.
EGF was added to chilled ram sperm at concentrations of 0, 100, 200, and 400 ng⋅ml−1.
Analyses were realized using computer, assisted semen analyzer (CASA)—Hamilton Thorn motility analyzer (version 7).
The effect of EGF was already visible after 30 min of incubation.
Significant effect on ram sperm total motility and progressive movement was observed at higher EGF concentrations after 48 h of incubation.
Our results show that EGF affects sperm motility parameters depending on concentration and time of exposure.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Špaleková, Eliška& Makarevich, Alexander V.& Lukáč, Norbert. 2011. Ram Sperm Motility Parameters under The Influence of Epidermal Growth Factor. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Špaleková, Eliška…[et al.]. Ram Sperm Motility Parameters under The Influence of Epidermal Growth Factor. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Špaleková, Eliška& Makarevich, Alexander V.& Lukáč, Norbert. Ram Sperm Motility Parameters under The Influence of Epidermal Growth Factor. Veterinary Medicine International. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487641
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487641