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ea0032p667 | Male reproduction | ECE2013

Sperm DNA fragmentation as assessed by TUNEL/PI: mean values in fertile men and intra individual variability

Muratori Monica , Tamburrino Lara , Cambi Marta , Marchiani Sara , Natali Ilaria , Noci Ivo , Maggi Mario , Forti Gianni , Baldi Elisabetta

Tests detecting sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) could be included in the clinical management of male infertility. TUNEL/PI is an innovative version of the TUNEL assay, and it is able to distinguish between two different populations: PI brighter and PI dimmer sperm. The aims of the study were to determine the average value of SDF in recruited men of proven fertility and to verify whether SDF discriminates between fertile and subfertile men independently from semen quality. In add...