Protective action of aromatic compounds against cold-shock injuries in boar spermatozoa.

Author(s) : BAMBA K., MIYAGAWA N.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Butylated hydroxytoluene has been known to protect spermatozoa from cold shock injury. The effect of 14 hydrophobic and 2 hydrophilic aromatic compounds on the protection of boar spermatozoa from cold shock was investigated. The majority of the hydrophobic compounds tested provided protection; the hydrophilic compounds were ineffective, naphthalene was the most effective.

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  • Original title: Protective action of aromatic compounds against cold-shock injuries in boar spermatozoa.
  • Record ID : 1993-1687
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Cryobiology - vol. 29 - n. 4
  • Publication date: 1992/08

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