The action of D2O on the motility of human spermatozoa.
The effect of 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% D2O on the survival of human spermatozoa was investigated. More spermatozoa were affected and died more quickly as the concentration of D2O increased. Spermatozoa died instantly in 100% D2O.
D002470:Cell Survival; D003903:Deuterium / Q000633:toxicity*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013081:Sperm Motility / Q000187:drug effects*; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000187:drug effects; D013997:Time Factors
D003903:Deuterium