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A biomimetic sperm selection device for routine sperm selection.

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A new biomimetic microfluidic sperm sorter effectively isolates motile sperm with significantly lower DNA fragmentation than density gradient centrifugation (DGC). While yielding fewer sperm, this method enhances sperm DNA integrity and motility for improved fertility outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive biology
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Andrology

Background:

  • Sperm sorting is crucial for assisted reproductive technologies.
  • Density gradient centrifugation (DGC) is a common method but can induce sperm DNA damage.
  • Minimizing DNA fragmentation during sperm selection is vital for reproductive success.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel biomimetic microfluidic sperm sorter.
  • To compare its efficacy in isolating motile sperm with reduced DNA damage against DGC.
  • To assess sperm concentration, motility, and DNA fragmentation index (DFI) post-sorting.

Main Methods:

  • A two-phase study involving donated samples and patient samples (n=61).
  • Side-by-side comparison of microfluidic sorting and DGC on split semen samples.
  • Analysis of sperm concentration, progressive motility, and DFI using sperm chromatin dispersion assay.

Main Results:

  • Both methods improved DFI and motility compared to raw semen.
  • The microfluidic device significantly reduced DFI compared to DGC (P < 0.012).
  • Microfluidic sorting yielded significantly lower sperm concentration but higher progressive motility in one cohort.

Conclusions:

  • Biomimetic microfluidic sperm selection passively isolates motile sperm with low DNA fragmentation.
  • This method offers superior DNA integrity and a higher proportion of motile sperm compared to DGC.
  • The technique shows promise for improving sperm quality in fertility treatments.