Lactate inhibits glucose‐induced zigzag motility and enhances linear motility in bull spermatozoa by suppressing glycolysis
This is a novel finding that explores the regulatory role of lactate over glucose metabolism in bull sperm functionality. Optimum balancing of glucose and lactate maintains the motility and functionality of bull spermatozoa. These outcomes might have substantial implications for the enhancement of sperm preservation techniques, sperm handling, and fertility outcomes.
Authors
- Masayuki Shimada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6500-2088)
- Masanori Koyago
- Md Faizul Hossain Miraz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7353-6477)
- Takahiro Yamanaka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9234-4289)
- Akter Shahrina
Institutions
- Hiroshima University (JP)
- Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BD)
- Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Andrology
- Published
- 2025-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/andr.70113
- Primary Topic
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation