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Fertilization of human oocytes by spermatozoa from an artificial spermatocele.

Abstract
Spermatozoa from a patient with an artificial spermatocele (Dardik's prosthesis) implanted onto the vas deferens were found to have high levels of IgG/IgA antibodies absorbed on their surfaces (MAR-test). Pre-treatment of such sperm with Percoll/BMW (d = 1.05) apparently reduced their MAR positivity and improved their ability to penetrate into ZP-free hamster oocytes or into the oocytes of the wife, respectively.
AuthorsG M Colpi, A Zanollo, R J Van Kooij, A Campana, M Balerna
JournalActa Europaea fertilitatis (Acta Eur Fertil) 1986 May-Jun Vol. 17 Issue 3 Pg. 221-3 ISSN: 0587-2421 [Print] Italy
PMID3788432 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Epididymis (surgery)
  • Fertilization in Vitro (methods)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Oligospermia (surgery)
  • Prostheses and Implants

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