PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES
• Novel method to treat sperm for artificial reproduction
• Artificial reproductive kit
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
• Improve functionality and/or fertility of sperm
• Reduces the number of sperm needed for insemination
• Improve conception rates
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention provides a method to improve the functionality and/or fertility of sperm by subjecting the isolated sperm to a starvation protocol and/or ionophore. Said sperm can be used to increase artificial insemination by reducing the number of sperm needed as well as improving conception rates.
ABOUT THE INVENTOR
Pablo Visconti is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on understanding how the sperm acquire fertilizing capacity at the molecular level.
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 16-031
PATENT STATUS:
Patent Issued US 11,286,461
NON-CONFIDENTIAL INVENTION DISCLOSURE
LEAD INVENTOR:
Pablo Visconti Ph.D.
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