Biochemistry & Pharmacology: Open Access
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ISSN: 2167-0501
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ISSN: 2167-0501
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Abdul-Wahab R Hamad
Zarka 13115
Jordan
Research Article
Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Copper Levels in Seminal Plasma are Associated with Sperm Quality in Fertile and Infertile Men
Author(s): Abdul-Wahab R Hamad, Hala I Al-Daghistani, Walid D Shquirat, Muna Abdel-Dayem and Mohammad Al-SwaifiAbdul-Wahab R Hamad, Hala I Al-Daghistani, Walid D Shquirat, Muna Abdel-Dayem and Mohammad Al-Swaifi
Concentrations of Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca) and Copper (Cu) in the semen of infertile male with and without varicocele in relation to serum steroid hormones, spermato¬zoa quality were evaluated. The study group comprised of 300 males, 102(34%) with varicocele, 123(41%) without varicocele, and 75(25%) fertile control groups which were randomly selected. Seminal analysis was performed (including volume, sperm count, motility, viscosity, viability and morphology) with biochemical measurements of fructose and mixed agglutination reaction (MAR) for ASA. Atomic absorption was used to estimate the level of Cu, and flame photometer for Na, K and Ca in seminal plasma. Serum levels of progesterone and testosterone were estimated using a competitive chemoluminescent enzyme immunoassay. A significant difference in sperm viscosity, sluggish and immotile sperms, progesterone was .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0501.1000141