Apoptosis and meiotic segregation in ejaculated sperm from Robertsonian translocation carrier patients

Abstract

These results show a predominant proportion of balanced and normal gametes and higher numbers of spermatozoa showing apoptosis and immaturity features in oligoasthenozoospermic Robertsonian translocation carriers than in fertile donors. This suggests defects in spermatogenesis and especially spermiogenesis of these infertile patients.