Incubation of spermatozoa with Anandamide prior to cryopreservation reduces cryocapacitation and improves post-thaw sperm quality in the water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.12.010
Abstract: Anandamide (AEA), an endocannabinoid, has been shown to reduce capacitation and acrosomal exocytosis in human spermatozoa. Because buffalo spermatozoa are highly susceptible to cryopreservation induced damage, AEA was assessed as to whether it could protect… read more here.
Keywords: spermatozoa; buffalo; incubation spermatozoa; prior cryopreservation ... See more keywords