Morphological defects, sperm DNA integrity, and protamination of bovine spermatozoa

doi:10.1111/andr.12486

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Morphological defects, sperm DNA integrity, and protamination of bovine spermatozoa

6 Apr 2018

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Summary The association between sperm morphology characteristics and DNA conformation and integrity is still controversial. In bulls, major morphological sperm abnormalities have been associated with reduced fertility, and morphological assessment is used to provide an indication of potential fertility of the individual. Sperm DNA fragmentation and damage has a negative effect on embryo development and...

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