Leukocytospermia and sperm preparation - a flow cytometric study

• Main Authors: Perticarari Sandra (Author), Simeone Roberto (Author), Presani Gianni (Author), Ricci Giuseppe (Author), Boscolo Rita (Author), Martinelli Monica (Author), Fischer-Tamaro Leo (Author), Guaschino Secondo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Leukocytes represent the predominant source of reactive oxygen species both in seminal plasma and in sperm suspensions and have been demonstrated to negatively influence sperm function and fertilization rate in assisted reproduction...