An investigation of excess residual cytoplasm in human spermatozoa and its distinction from the cytoplasmic droplet

An investigation of excess residual cytoplasm in human spermatozoa and its distinction from the cytoplasmic droplet

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Recent studies have shown cytoplasmic droplets to be normal morphological occurrences in human male spermatozoa. When the cytoplasm around the sperm midpiece is present in large amounts, however, pathological effects may transpire. The cytoplasmic droplet then be...

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Main Authors: Rengan Anil K, Agarwal Ashok, van der Linde Michelle, du Plessis Stefan S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Subjects:
Cytoplasmic droplet
Excess residual cytoplasm
Midpiece
Spermiogenesis
Cytoplasmic extrusion
Residual body
Regulatory volume decrease
Reactive oxygen species
Oxidative stress
Peroxidative damage
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/92

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