Supplementation of glutamine in a short-term boar semen extender during 17°C holding time enhances post-thaw sperm quality for cryopreservation

Abstract Background Glutamine is a nonessential amino acid and the most abundant amino acid found in the seminal plasma and sperm-rich fraction of boar semen. Glutamine plays an important role in enhancing glutathione (GSH) synthesis. It acts as an effective antioxidant in semen and provides intrace...

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Published in:Porcine Health Management
Main Authors: Morakot Nuntapaitoon, Padet Tummaruk, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-024-00403-8