Biology of sperm functions, mechanisms of fertilization and sperm-oocyte interaction. Methods of Evaluation of sperm fertilization potential. Methods of evaluation and selection of spermatozoa for assisted reproductive techniques.
biotecnologie della riproduzione umana Authors: Gandini L e A. Lenzi, Carocci Faber ed.
Learning Objectives
basic knowledge of fundamental mechanisms regulating sperm functions. Basic knowledge of diganostic methods of sperm functions and sperm preparation for assisted reproduction.
Prerequisites
bachelor in biotechnology
Teaching Methods
frontal lessons and frequency of a laboratory of semen analysis
Type of Assessment
written test and presentation of a sceintific article
Course program
Introductory lessos:
- reproductive function (anatomy of genital apparatus, pathophysiology of reproduction
- The male gamete:
- pathophysiology
- main techinques of evaluation of sperm morpho-functional characteristics
- sperm separation and selection for Assisted reproduction techniques
- main methods of evaluation of the predictive power of sperm ability to fertilize.