J A Martínez-Conejero, N Garrido, M Meseguer, C Simón, A Pellicer, J Remohí
JBRA Assist. Reprod. 2005; 9 (1):15-21
Received February 17, 2005
Accepted March 10, 2005
Abstract
The semen analysis, although poorly developed after the introduction of micromanipulation techniques, still displays several application fronts. At the present time, with the availability of new techniques to perform molecular studies, the possibilities have been increased. As an example, diverse groups with conflicting results have analyzed the oxidative imbalance of the cells. This balance depends on the reactive species of oxygen together with the detoxification systems that has been investigated and has served to try to explain their possible implication in the capacity of men’s reproduction. In addition, another kind of application where its influence has been determined is regarding spermatozoa capacity to survive in semen samples undergoing freezing and thawing.
