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Effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on bovine sperm function

Authors: Adriano F. P. Siqueira, Fernanda S. Maria, Camilla M. Mendes, Thais R. S. Hamilton, Andressa Dalmazzo, Thiago R. Dreyer, Herculano M. da Silva, Marcilio Nichi, Marcella P. Milazzotto, José A. Visintin, Mayra E. O. A. Assumpção

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 6/2016

Abstract

Fertilization rates and subsequent embryo development rely on sperm factors related to semen quality and viability. Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) is based on emission of electromagnetic waves of a laser optical system that interact with cells and tissues resulting in biological effects. This interaction is mediated by photoacceptors that absorb the electromagnetic energy. Effects are dependent of irradiation parameters, target cell type, and species. In sperm, PBMT improves several features like motility and viability, affecting sperm aerobic metabolism and energy production. The aim of this study was to investigate, under same conditions, how different output powers (5, 7.5, and 10 mW) and time of irradiation (5 and 10 min) of laser (He-Ne laser, 633 nm) may affect frozen/thawed bovine sperm functions. Results showed significant effects depending on power while using 10 min of irradiation on motility parameters and mitochondrial potential. However, no effect was observed using 5 min of irradiation, regardless of power applied. In conclusion, PBMT is effective to modulate bovine sperm function. The effectiveness is dependent on the interaction between power applied and duration of irradiation, showing that these two parameters simultaneously influence sperm function. In this context, when using the same fluency and energy with different combinations of power and time of exposure, we observed distinct effects, revealing that biological effects should be also based on simple parameters rather than only composite parameters such as fluency, irradiance and energy. Laser irradiation of frozen/thawed bovine semen led to an increase on mitochondrial function and motility parameters that could potentially improve fertility rates.

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Title: Effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on bovine sperm function
Authors: Adriano F. P. Siqueira
Fernanda S. Maria
Camilla M. Mendes
Thais R. S. Hamilton
Andressa Dalmazzo
Thiago R. Dreyer
Herculano M. da Silva
Marcilio Nichi
Marcella P. Milazzotto
José A. Visintin
Mayra E. O. A. Assumpção
Publication date: 01-08-2016
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-016-1966-z

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Effects of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on bovine sperm function

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