Smart Use of Computer-Aided Sperm Analysis (CASA) to Characterize Sperm Motion

  • Sally D. Perreault
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Abstract

Computer-aided s perm a nalysis (CASA) has evolved over the past fifteen years to provide an objective, practical means of measuring and characterizing the v elocity a nd pattern of sperm motion. CASA instruments use video frame-grabber boards to capture multiple images of dozens of spermatozoa as they swim across the microscope’s field of view. The computer digitizes the sperm tracks for real time or later analysis of various motion parameters (reviewed by Boyers et al., 1989; Mortimer, 1997).

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Sperm Motion Human Spermatozoon Semen Quality Motile Sperm Video Frame Rate 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Sally D. Perreault
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  1. 1.Reproductive Toxicology DivisionU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Health and Environmental Effects Research LaboratoryResearch Triangle ParkUSA

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