The high polyunsaturated fatty acid content of mammalian sperm cell membranes makes them vulnerable to damaging oxidation. A carbohydrate-antioxidant polymer has been developed that greatly increases antioxidant levels in sperm, counteracting any detrimental effects and improving sperm function.
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Donnelly, E. Targeted antioxidant delivery prolongs sperm lifespan. Nat Chem Biol 1, 248–249 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/nchembio1005-248
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