Sperm DNA fragmentation index or Integrity
test is the important tool for the male infertility. Now
days there are many factors that involve the damaging
of Sperm DNA. Our life style is responsible for the
higher DNA integrity level of sperms. Damaged DNA is
responsible for infertility, Impaired reproductive
outcomes after any ART procedure, Increased risks for
genetic/birth defects and rapid or continuous
miscarriages.
Objective:
To observe the best method for sperm preparation
that results the healthier transmission of genetic
information through sperms.
Material and Methods:
Double Layer density gradient with Hepes
buffered HTF medium, single layer density gradient
with Hepes buffered HTF medium, Simple sperm wash
with culture media contains Human serum albumin
5mg/ml, Endotoxin (LAL) <= 0.5 EU/ML, gentamicin
sulphate 10 ug/ml, DNA fragmentation integrity kit.
Results:
50 semen samples were processed to check the
sperm DNA integrity. Each semen sample was processed
with all three methods. It was found that semen samples
processed with Double Layer density gradient with
Hepes buffered HTF medium having less Sperm DNA
fragmentation index followed by the single layer density
gradient with Hepes buffered HTF medium. The highest
Sperm DNA fragmentation index was found with Simple
sperm wash method, contains Human serum albumin
5mg/ml, Endotoxin (LAL) <= 0.5 EU/ML, gentamicin
sulphate 10ug/ml.
Keywords : Endotoxin, HTF Medium, Human Serum Albumin, Male Infertility, Sperm DNA Integrity, Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS).