Sperm separation devices and associated methods
US9034161B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N5/0612
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides methods, devices, and kits for separating and selecting top sperm from a sperm sample of a subject. In one aspect, for example, such a method can include removing a portion of negatively charged protein from sperm in the sperm sample, immobilizing the sperm, electrophoretically separating the sperm, and selecting mature sperm based on electromotility properties.
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