Superoxide Anion Radical Mediated Dissection of Rat Sperm: An in Vitro Study

Abstract

Sperm is highly sensitive to superoxide radical surge in the granuloma interior. To investigate possibility of a superoxide radical bomb, the role of an oxyradical on the spermatozoon was studied in vitro using potassium superoxide, a potent superoxide radical producer. Results confirm that the superoxide radical has a unique site-specific scissoring power.

Key Words:

• potassium superoxide
• rat spermatozoa
• sperm cutting