DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF POLYMER STYRENE MALEIC ANHYDRIDE (SMA) ON CANINE SPERMATOZOA: A POTENTIAL FOR CONTRACEPTION IN MALE DOGS
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2018-12
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Abstract
The in vitro Interaction of positively charged polymer styrene maleic anhydride (SMA) with the negatively
charged canine epididymal spermatozoa resulted in damage to acrosome and leaching out of enzymes. Moreover,
the polymer reduced the pH of the environment to a level which was spermicidal. The damage to acrosome, mid
piece and tail of canine spermatozoa brought about by addition of polymer SMA was evident by the Scanning
Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy studies. This study provides scope for development of a new
contraceptive for male dogs.
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TNV_IJAP_2018_39(2)15-18
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Veterinary Science