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Genetic Damage in Human Spermatozoa

By Lars Bjorndahl , Ulrik Kvist (auth.) , Elisabetta Baldi , Monica Muratori (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York
Year
2014
ISBN
978-1-4614-7782-2, 978-1-4614-7783-9
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4614-7783-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3538103 bytes)
Series
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology 791
Edition
1
Pages
195\205
Orientation
yes
Scanned
yes
Time added
2013-08-20 04:35:13
Human Genetics; Endocrinology; Reproductive Medici

Description

There are several types of damage that can be found in the male gamete. Genetic damage in spermatozoa can originate during spermatogenesis, or it can originate during transit in both male and female genital tracts. Damage can also be due to ageing, environmental or iatrogenic conditions, as well as to the protocols to cryopreserve and to select spermatozoa in assisted reproduction techniques. The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive resource for all possible DNA damages in sperm, the relation to fertility and infertility, and possible transgenerational heritable effects.

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