Effect of cryopreservation on sperm telomere length in infertile men: A comprehensive review
Cryopreservation a routine procedure in reproductive medicine, widely used for fertility preservation and donation. Among many implications the effect of cryopreservation on sperm telomere length (STL) is being researched, in recent times STL is regarded as a probable biomarker for sperm quality, chromosomal integrity and reproductive ability. This review aims to understand and highlight the current literature and future scopes of changes in STL following cryopreservation in infertile men.
Authors
- Teena Koshy
- Yamini Asokan
- S Yuvaraj
- Radha Vembu
Institutions
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (IN)
- Madras Medical Mission (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Reproduction and Breeding
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.repbre.2026.01.003
- Primary Topic
- Telomeres, Telomerase, and Senescence
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00