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ArticleJournal of family & reproductive health2025

Evaluating the Impact of Hyaluronic Acid on Sperm Quality Before and After Cryopreservation in A Moroccan Cohort: A Pilot Study.

Mehdi El Mokaddem, Zeineb Zian, Amr Kchikich, Noureddine Louanjli, Naima Ghailani Nourouti, Amina Barakat, Moudou M Mbaye, Mohcine Bennani Mechita

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Mehdi El MokaddemIntelligent Automation and BioMed Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco.
Zeineb ZianIntelligent Automation and BioMed Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco.
Amr KchikichLaboratory of Biotechnological Valorization of Microorganisms, Genomics, and Bioinformatics, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, University Abdelmalek Essaadi, Tetouan, Morocco.
Noureddine LouanjliLaboratory of Medical Analysis, Andrology Department, LABOMAC, Casablanca, Morocco.
Naima Ghailani NouroutiIntelligent Automation and BioMed Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco.
Amina BarakatIntelligent Automation and BioMed Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco.
Moudou M MbayeLaboratory of Medical Analysis, Andrology Department, LABOMAC, Casablanca, Morocco.
Mohcine Bennani MechitaIntelligent Automation and BioMed Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Techniques of Tangier, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco.

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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of hyaluronic acid (HA) supplementation on motility, vitality, and DNA integrity in Moroccan fresh and cryopreserved sperm samples. Materials and methods: A cohort of 60 male participants was divided into three groups, including normozoospermic, asthenozoospermic, and cryopreserved normozoospermic samples. Advanced microscopy and computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) were used to analyze the sperm parameters before and after HA supplementation. DNA fragmentation was analyzed using TUNEL assay, while chromatin condensation was evaluated by aniline blue staining. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA and Duncan's test. Results: HA supplementation improved sperm motility and vitality ( Conclusion: HA is a promising adjuvant for enhancing the quality of both fresh and cryopreserved sperm for ART without compromising DNA integrity. Studies need to be extended for further exploration of the mechanism of action and optimization of clinical protocols toward its use in routine practice, particularly for diverse populations and in the more difficult cases of infertility.

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CryopreservationFertilityHyaluronic AcidMale infertilityMorocco

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PMCPMC13138347

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