Synergistic protection of chilled canine spermatozoa by apigenin and N-acetylcysteine amide through enhanced antioxidant defense and mitochondrial function
Soroush Heidari, Ali Soleimanzadeh, Reza Mirzaie · 2026
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Soroush Heidari, Ali Soleimanzadeh, and Reza Mirzaie test two antioxidants, alone and paired, for protecting stored dog sperm. Their study was published in twenty twenty-six. Chilled storage is central to dog breeding programs, yet oxygen stress during cooling harms sperm motion, membranes, and power units.
Semen from five healthy, proven dogs was pooled and diluted in a standard extender. Additives were apigenin, a plant compound, and a form of N-acetylcysteine, at two doses each, plus one combined mix. Samples sat at fridge temperature for three days, with checks every day. Both additives improved all measures over the plain control, and the pairing aimed for a stronger shield. The work supports antioxidant spiking of extenders in canine breeding.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Soroush Heidari, Ali Soleimanzadeh, Reza Mirzaie |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 55 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |