The Use Of Immunofluorescence In Microdissection Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE)

ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Various techniques have been described to increase the success of retrieving sperm from testicular tissue in men with Non obstructive azoospermia. The authors describe a novel approach utilizing immunoflurescent labelled antibodies (fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-conjugated mouse anti-Human acrosomal IgM antibody (HS-14)). This antibody was injected into exposed seminiferous tubules of an animals.

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Filed under: Fertility on July 8th, 2008