Human sperm capacitation in gelatin-fortified medium.
Gelatin was shown to be an effective substitute for serum albumin in human sperm capacitation. No protein-dependent differences were seen with regard to long-term retention of sperm motility, including hyperactivation, in acrosomal status or in the acquisition of fertility potential. Gelatin may serve as a cost-effective substitute for serum albumin, which carries minimal risk of infectious disease transmission.
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Division of Reproductive Biology and Behavior, Oregon Regional Primate Research Center, Beaverton 97006.
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D003470:Culture Media; D005780:Gelatin; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013075:Sperm Capacitation; D013081:Sperm Motility; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000502:physiology*
D003470:Culture Media; D005780:Gelatin