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 M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Luis Rodríguez Tabernero M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Paloma Sánchez Gómez M. D. (gynecologist), Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist), Sergio Rogel Cayetano M.D. (gynecologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 11/12/2020
