Seminal Plasma Selenium, Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc Levels in Infertile Men

Bassey, Iya Eze; Essien, Okon; Udoh, A. E.; Imo, I.U.; Effiong, I.

doi:10.3923/jms.2013.483.487

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“…In addition, Abou-Shakra et al ( 1989 ) determined the lowest Ca content in normozoospermic males of their infertile group. Our results were inconsistent with those reported by Logoglu et al ( 1997 ) and Bassey et al ( 2013 ).…”

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“…Our study showed that increased seminal Ca levels were associated with increased progressive motility, sperm concentration, and percentage of normal sperm cells. These findings are in accordance with Bassey et al ( 2013 ) who also found significant positive correlation between Ca and percentage motility. However, Arver ( 1982 ) showed that a high Ca concentration decreased sperm motility.…”

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Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Human Sperm and Association with Semen Quality

Marzec-Wróblewska

Kamiński

Łakota

et al. 2015

Arch Environ Contam Toxicol

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The aim of the present study was to measure lanthanum (La), cerium (Ce), europium (Eu), and gadolinium (Gd) concentrations in human semen and correlate the results with sperm quality. The median semen content of La was 19.5 µg kg−1 dry weight (dw) (range 2.27–269), of Ce was 41.9 µg kg−1 dw (range 4.52 to 167), of Eu was 0.68 µg kg−1 dw (range 0.06–1.95), of Gd was 3.19 µg kg−1 dw (range 0.38–12.0), and of calcium (Ca) was 4063 mg kg−1 dw (range 484–17,191). Concentrations of La, Ce, Eu, Gd, and Ca were significantly lower in nondrinkers’ semen than in semen from drinkers. Significant differences were detected between La, Ce, Eu, Gd, and Ca concentrations in semen from nondrinkers and moderate drinkers. Concentrations of La, Ce, and Gd in semen of short-term smokers were significantly lower than those in extremely long-term smokers. Significant differences were also detected between La concentration in semen from a group of short-term smokers and that of a group of long-term smokers. Positive correlations were found between La, Ce, Eu, Gd, and Ca concentrations in semen. La, Ce, Gd, and Ca concentrations in semen were positively associated with progressive motility and percentage of normal spermatozoa. Positive correlations were found between Ca and sperm concentration. Concentrations of La, Ce, and Gd were negatively associated with sperm concentration, whilst Ca concentration was negatively associated with volume of ejaculate. At the examined level, La, Ce, Eu, and Gd did not affect sperm quality, whereas alcohol consumption and smoking might have increased the level of rare earth elements in semen.

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Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Human Sperm and Association with Semen Quality

Marzec-Wróblewska

Kamiński

Łakota

et al. 2015

Arch Environ Contam Toxicol

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“…In another Nigerian study, a significant positive correlation was observed between calcium and percentage motility on one hand, and count and motility on the other in another [12]. The same study which divided its cohort into fertile an infertile male similarly observed seminal plasma calcium ions to be significantly higher in the former.…”

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“…While seminal plasma total calcium concentration may not be so relevant in assessing male infertility, it is plausible to suggest estimation of seminal pH, calcium ions and inorganic phosphate in the understanding of male fertility [12]. It is also not preposterous to suggest assessment of seminal citrate; the main regulator of seminal plasma Ca 2+ ion concentration.…”

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Seminal Plasma pH, Inorganic Phosphate, Total and Ionized Calcium Concentrations In The Assessment of Human Spermatozoa Function

Banjoko

Adeseolu

2013

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Introduction: Fertilization in humans is dependent on viability of the male spermatozoa among other factors and there have been conflicting reports on the role of pH, calcium and phosphate concentrations in sperm function. This study therefore aimed to investigate seminal plasma pH, inorganic phosphate, total and ionized calcium concentrations relative to spermatozoa function. Material and Methods: Seminal plasma concentrations of pH, total calcium, ionized calcium (Ca ++ ); inorganic phosphate, motility and spermatozoa count were determined in 80 males by standard methods.Results: Forty-nine of the subjects had normal spermatozoa motility (> 60%) and 31 had hypomotility (< 60%). The hypomotility group exhibited lower calcium ion (Ca 2 +) concentrations; 0.19+0.01mmol/L compared with normal motility group; 0.24+0.01mmol/L (p<0.001) the latter also had significantly higher inorganic phosphate; 7.83+1.27 while the former had 5.64+1.62mmol/L (p= 0.004). The mean spermatozoa counts for hypomotility and normal motility group were 42.0 ± 13 x 106 , 72.35 + 20 x 106 respectively (p< 0.001). No significant differences were observed in pH, volume of ejaculate and total calcium concentration between the hypomotility and normal motility groups The mean concentrations of pH were 7.51 ± 0.02 and 7.54 ± 0.03 respectively (p= 0.21) and total calcium; 3.10 ± 0.12 and 3.36 ± 0.14mmol/L respectively (p= 0.16 ). There was a significant difference in percentage of abnormal forms in both groups with hypomotile group having 36% compared to mormal motility group with 5% (p< 0.05). Conclusion:Correlations were observed between seminal concentrations of calcium ions, inorganic phosphate, spermatozoa count and motility but not with total calcium concentrations and pH and therefore should be considered in understanding male infertility and preparation of media for sperm preservation for in vitro fertilization.

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“…Therefore, the semen quality is very important for fish farming industry, commercial species, and biotechnological applications (Bobe and Labbé, 2010;Cabrita et al, 2014;Şahinöz et al, 2008). The motility, duration of motility and density, pH, spermatocrit, and sem-inal plasma contents are major parameters to determine the semen quality in fish (Billard and Cosson, 1992;Rurangwa et al, 2004). However, seminal plasma has very important ions that support the viability, motility, or immobilization of sperm cells.…”

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The relationship between semen seminal plasma ions and sperm cell velocities of wild-caught longspine scraper, <i>Capoeta trutta</i>

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In this study, semen seminal plasma contents and the motility of sperm cells were determined in Capoeta trutta via a computer-assisted sperm analysis system. In addition, we evaluated the relationship between semen seminal plasma ions and the velocities of sperm cells. Although the predominant ions were K (206.84±20.61 mg L-normal1) and Na (128.06±23.82 mg L-normal1) in the semen seminal plasma, Ca (14.05±4.13 mg L-normal1) and Mg (3.35±0.44 mg L-normal1) were not predominate according to our results. However, partially strong relationships between the curvilinear velocity value (VCL) and K (Rnormal2=0.67; p<0.05) were found, while it was moderate with Mg (Rnormal2=0.48; p<0.05). There was a weak relationship with Na (Rnormal2=0.17; p<0.05) and Ca (Rnormal2=0.34; p<0.05). In our results, while the trace metals were determined as Zn > Al > B > Li > Cu in semen seminal plasma, they are not correlated with sperm cell velocities. Finally, we hope that the present information on the motility parameters of Capoeta trutta in this paper will eventually help artificial insemination in reproduction practices.

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Seminal Plasma Selenium, Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc Levels in Infertile Men

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Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Human Sperm and Association with Semen Quality

Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Human Sperm and Association with Semen Quality

Seminal Plasma pH, Inorganic Phosphate, Total and Ionized Calcium Concentrations In The Assessment of Human Spermatozoa Function

The relationship between semen seminal plasma ions and sperm cell velocities of wild-caught longspine scraper, <i>Capoeta trutta</i>

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Seminal Plasma Selenium, Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc Levels in Infertile Men

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Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Human Sperm and Association with Semen Quality

Determination of Rare Earth Elements in Human Sperm and Association with Semen Quality

Seminal Plasma pH, Inorganic Phosphate, Total and Ionized Calcium Concentrations In The Assessment of Human Spermatozoa Function

The relationship between semen seminal plasma ions and sperm cell velocities of wild-caught longspine scraper, &lt;i&gt;Capoeta trutta&lt;/i&gt;

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