Abstract
Human sperm motility, viability and lipid peroxidation were assessed in Ringer-Tyrode supplemented with different concentrations of quercetin. An irreversible and dose-dependent fall in sperm motility was observed with quercetin (5-200 μM). However, sperm viability was decreased only at higher concentrations (50-100 μM) of quercetin. This inhibition in sperm motility and viability has been linked with decreased Ca2+-ATPase activity, as there was no effect of quercetin on sperm lipid peroxidation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 277-281 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Andrologia |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- ATPase
- Ca
- Lipid peroxidation
- Quercetin
- Sperm motility
- Viability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology
- Urology