Hexane fraction of Prunus japonica thunb. Seed extract enhances boar sperm motility via CatSper ion channel.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mammalian sperm motility is facilitated by flagellar beating, which depends on active ion movement through ion channels and their regulation. Prunus japonica Thunb., also known as oriental bush cherry, is a widely used traditional medicinal plant. However, its significance in improving fertility and sperm quality has not been fully elucidated yet. One of our previous reports revealed that P. japonica seed extract (PJE) can improve human sperm motility through intracellular pH modulation.

Aim of the study

The present study was designed to investigate the effects of PJE on boar spermatozoa and potential underlying mechanisms.

Materials and methods

Sperm motility changes were examined using a computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) system under

SUBMITTER: Cooray A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9950932 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature