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ArticleJournal of assisted reproduction and genetics2026

Single-Molecule approach to quantify sperm single-stranded DNA damage using the novel sperm repair-assisted damage detection (SRADD) assay.

Elina Djalovski, Oren Kashi, Micha Baum, Sigal Avraham, Yuval Ebenstein, Dror Meirow

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Elina DjalovskiSchool of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Oren KashiMorris Kahn Fertility Preservation Center, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Micha BaumSchool of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Sigal AvrahamSchool of Chemistry, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Yuval EbensteinSchool of Chemistry, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Faculty of Exact Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Dror MeirowSchool of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel. meirow@tau.ac.il.

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Abstract

purposeSperm DNA damage is linked to male infertility and poor reproductive outcome. Single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) damage in sperm is the most common type of damage yet is not specifically targeted by the commonly used DNA damage assays. This study aimed to quantitatively detect sperm ssDNA damage using a novel, direct method.

methodsThe sperm repair-assisted damage detection (SRADD) assay is a single-molecule technique that uses specific repair enzymes to excise damaged segments and incorporates fluorescently labeled nucleotides, enabling visualization and quantification of the damage. We assessed ssDNA damage in sperm donors following induced damage using varying concentrations of H

resultsSRADD demonstrated high inter-slide reproducibility (ICC = 0.95). Sensitivity was confirmed by quantifying induced damage in a dose-dependent manner (0.5, 1, 1.5 mM of H

conclusionThe SRADD assay quantifies sperm ssDNA with high sensitivity and can process dozens of samples simultaneously, making it valuable for andrology and toxicology research and potentially useful in clinical settings such as sperm banks and male-infertility assessment.

trial registration(6573-19-SMV).

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DNA DamageDNA RepairDNA, Single-StrandedInfertility, MaleSingle Molecule ImagingSpermatozoaAdultChromatinHumansHydrogen PeroxideIn Situ Nick-End LabelingMaleChromatinDNA, Single-StrandedHydrogen PeroxideDNA adductsMale infertilitySingle-strand DNASperm DNA damageSperm repair-assisted damage detection (SRADD)

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PMID41422456
PMCPMC12982737

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