Validation of a laboratory-developed test of human sperm capacitation.

Molecular reproduction and development (2017-04-19)

Melissa A Moody, Cristina Cardona, Alana J Simpson, T Timothy Smith, Alexander J Travis, G Charles Ostermeier

ABSTRACT

Sperm must undergo capacitation to become fertilization competent. Here we validated that monosialotetrahexosylganglioside (G

MATERIALS

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Brand

Product Description

Sigma-Aldrich

(2-Hydroxypropyl)-β-cyclodextrin, powder, BioReagent, suitable for cell culture

Sigma-Aldrich

CTB, ≥98% (HPLC)