Measurement of free radicals and their effects on human spermatozoa
Date
2006-03
Authors
Lampiao, Fanuel
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Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch
Abstract
In this study, we presented data on the role of free radicals in human spermatozoa, particularly in the context of centrifugation and the potential development of defective sperm function. In order to achieve this, methods were developed to directly measure intracellular free radicals in human sperm and the effects of exogenously applied free radicals on sperm function were established. The role of brief and prolonged centrifugation and the associated generation of free radicals was also investigated.
Description
Thesis (MSCMedSc (Biomedical Sciences. Medical Physiology))--University of Stellenbosch, 2006.
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Theses -- Medicine, Dissertations -- Medicine