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Impact of Sperm Telomere Length on Sperm Quality and Male Fertility

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Last updated: 15 Feb 2025

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Abstract Background: Telomeres are specialized chromatin struc-tures found at the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes; their length is an important factor in the early stages of embryonic develop-ment in humans. While studies have shown that different sperm preparation methods affect concentration, motility, and mor-phology, little is known about the probable association between telomere length and sperm preparation methods. Aim of Study: The purpose of this research was to exam-ine the comparison of a raw sample with a sample prepared by gradient. Material and Methods: Thirty semen samples were ob-tained from thirty patients for this prospective cohort study. From January 2021 to October 2021, participants admitted to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, in vitro fertiliza-tion (IVF) unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, were evaluated. Following clearance from Cairo University's Local Ethical Committee. Gradient was approved to select sperm with longer telomere length. Results: STL is positively associated with progressive sperm motility. Conclusion: Thus, the use of assisted reproductive technol-ogies to choose sperm with longer telomeres boosts the success rate of pregnancies and births, which in turn enhances the prog-eny's longevity.

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10.21608/mjcu.2024.411332

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reproductive technology, Density gradient cen-trifugation, Infertility, sperm, Telomere length

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ABDELRAHMAN A. ABDELRAHMAN, Ph.D.1; DINA SAMEER, M.Sc.2; MANAL EL-HAMSHARY, Ph.D.3;

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MEDHAT HASHEM, Ph.D.4 and OMAIMA. KHAMISS, Ph.D.5

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1Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Institute, University of Sadat City (GEBRI-USC), 2In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, M.Sc. Reproduction Technologies Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Institute, University of Sadat City (GEBRI-USC), 3Human Molecular Diagnostics, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Institute, University of Sadat City (GEBRI-USC), 4Animal Biotechnology Department Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Institute, University of Sadat City (GEBRI-USC) and 5Cell Culture and Molecular Virology, Animal Biotechnology Department, Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Institute, University of Sadat City (GEBRI-USC)

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92

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12

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53751

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2024-12-01

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2025-02-12

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2024-12-01

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1,059

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1,066

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0045-3803

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2536-9806

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The Medical Journal of Cairo University

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Impact of Sperm Telomere Length on Sperm Quality and Male Fertility

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15 Feb 2025