Laser-induced immobilization and plasma membrane permeabilization in human spermatozoa

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We evaluated the potential use of a non-contact, 1.48 microm wavelength diode laser for immobilization of human spermatozoa and permeabilization of the sperm membrane in different culture media. When we applied a single laser shot near to the middle region of the sperm tail, spermatozoa could be immobilized either temporarily or permanently, depending on the energy used. Above an energy of 2 mJ in...

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