The MACS technique, also known as adnexin V columns, is a technique that allows magnetic separation of spermatozoa with fragmented DNA (apoptotic) from healthy spermatozoa.
This is done thanks to adnexin V, a protein that is capable of detecting apoptotic spermatozoa.
Read the full article on: Improving Sperm Selection with MACS: Definition & Indication ( 60).
By Carmen Ochoa Marieta MD, PhD, MSc (gynecologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist), Sergio Rogel Cayetano MD (gynecologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 11/12/2020
