Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa
Abstract The application of laser technology in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has experienced rapid growth over the past decades owing to revolutionary techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and in vitro manipulation o...
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| author | Yamei Xue Yuping Xiong Xiaohong Cheng Kun Li |
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| description | Abstract The application of laser technology in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has experienced rapid growth over the past decades owing to revolutionary techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and in vitro manipulation of gametes and embryos. For male gametes, in vitro manipulation techniques include spermatozoa selection, sorting, immobilization, and quality assessment. A number of studies have been conducted to investigate the application of different laser technologies in the manipulation of human spermatozoa. However, there is a lack of a unified understanding of laser application in the in vitro manipulation of sperm and safety considerations in ART and, subsequently, the inability to make clear and accurate decisions on the clinical value of these laser technologies. This review summarizes the advancements and improvements of laser technologies in the manipulation of human spermatozoa, such as photobiomodulation therapy, laser trap systems for sperm analysis and sorting, laser-assisted selection of immotile sperm and laser-assisted immobilization of sperm prior to ICSI. The safety of those technologies used in ART is also discussed. This review will provide helpful and comprehensive insight into the applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b1d0fa1b296241938e8604ece611ecd42023-11-26T14:35:37ZengBMCReproductive Biology and Endocrinology1477-78272023-10-0121111710.1186/s12958-023-01148-9Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoaYamei Xue0Yuping Xiong1Xiaohong Cheng2Kun Li3Assisted Reproduction Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang UniversityInstitute for Reproductive Health, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical CollegeInstitute for Reproductive Health, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical CollegeInstitute for Reproductive Health, School of Pharmacy, Hangzhou Medical CollegeAbstract The application of laser technology in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has experienced rapid growth over the past decades owing to revolutionary techniques such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and in vitro manipulation of gametes and embryos. For male gametes, in vitro manipulation techniques include spermatozoa selection, sorting, immobilization, and quality assessment. A number of studies have been conducted to investigate the application of different laser technologies in the manipulation of human spermatozoa. However, there is a lack of a unified understanding of laser application in the in vitro manipulation of sperm and safety considerations in ART and, subsequently, the inability to make clear and accurate decisions on the clinical value of these laser technologies. This review summarizes the advancements and improvements of laser technologies in the manipulation of human spermatozoa, such as photobiomodulation therapy, laser trap systems for sperm analysis and sorting, laser-assisted selection of immotile sperm and laser-assisted immobilization of sperm prior to ICSI. The safety of those technologies used in ART is also discussed. This review will provide helpful and comprehensive insight into the applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-023-01148-9Infrared lasersPhotobiomodulation therapyLaser optical trapLaser-assisted selectionLaser-assisted immobilizationSperm motility |
| spellingShingle | Yamei Xue Yuping Xiong Xiaohong Cheng Kun Li Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology Infrared lasers Photobiomodulation therapy Laser optical trap Laser-assisted selection Laser-assisted immobilization Sperm motility |
| title | Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa |
| title_full | Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa |
| title_fullStr | Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa |
| title_short | Applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa |
| title_sort | applications of laser technology in the manipulation of human spermatozoa |
| topic | Infrared lasers Photobiomodulation therapy Laser optical trap Laser-assisted selection Laser-assisted immobilization Sperm motility |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-023-01148-9 |
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