The role of sialyl-Lewis(x) interaction on the selection of fertilization competent sperm and its potential application in assisted reproduction treatment

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Project Title
The role of sialyl-Lewis(x) interaction on the selection of fertilization competent sperm and its potential application in assisted reproduction treatment
Principal Investigator
Dr Chiu, Chi Ngong   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Yeung William Shu Biu   (Co-Investigator)
Professor Ng Ernest Hung Yu   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Lee Cheuk Lun   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
24
Start Date
2020-09-01
Amount
976320
Conference Title
The role of sialyl-Lewis(x) interaction on the selection of fertilization competent sperm and its potential application in assisted reproduction treatment
Presentation Title
Keywords
assisted reproduction treatment, fertilization, human spermatozoa, sialyl-Lewis(x), sperm selection, zona pellucida
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
07182446
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2019
Status
On-going
Objectives
To investigate the possible application of sperm-sialyl-Lewis x (SLeX) interaction in assisted reproductive treatment (ART)