Brochure Minitube Semen Extenders
Brochure Minitube Semen Extenders
Brochure Minitube Semen Extenders
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<strong>Minitube</strong> extenders are specifically<br />
formulated to replicate<br />
the natural qualities of seminal<br />
plasma by maintaining essential<br />
antioxidants, proteins<br />
and nutrients that are reduced<br />
when the semen is extended.<br />
Each ingredient serves a vital<br />
role by enhancing fertility,<br />
maintaining motility, supporting<br />
viability and facilitating<br />
sperm cell movement in the<br />
uterus.<br />
Engineered to Support Sperm Cells<br />
All <strong>Minitube</strong> long term extenders contain specific combinations of antioxidants,<br />
proteins, salts & sugars, buffering agents, antibiotics and proprietary compounds.<br />
Antioxidants are important molecules that slow or prevent oxidation, a<br />
biochemical process recognized as the major cause of sperm cell deterioration<br />
and death. Antioxidants are found naturally in seminal plasma and some have<br />
fertility enhancing properties. <strong>Minitube</strong> continuously researches the role of specific<br />
antioxidants in order to manufacture extenders with the most powerful and effective<br />
formulas available.<br />
Proteins are essential to living organisms and participate in almost every cell<br />
function. <strong>Minitube</strong> includes select proteins in highly complex extenders to boost cell<br />
performance.<br />
Salts & Sugars are necessary extender ingredients that maintain a healthy sperm<br />
cell environment. Salts maintain an isotonic solution that allows normal movement<br />
of water through the cell membrane. Sugars provide an energy source for the sperm<br />
cells during storage and are important for maintaining motility.<br />
HEPES Buffer is an organic buffering agent that is included in all <strong>Minitube</strong> long<br />
term extenders. Unlike extenders with simple buffering systems such as sodium<br />
bicarbonate and TRIS, HEPES automatically maintains a physiological pH level over a<br />
wide temperature range.<br />
Antibiotics help to control bacterial growth from contamination that occurs during<br />
collection through processing. <strong>Minitube</strong> provides antibiotic formulations that comply<br />
with national and international regulations.<br />
Cell Shield Plus (CSP) is a proprietary additive in <strong>Minitube</strong> Plus extenders which<br />
provides unparalleled protection for sperm cells when exposed to temperature<br />
fluctuations from 10˚C to 25˚C. CSP actively plays a role in membrane stabilization and<br />
protects against premature sperm cell capacitation. <strong>Minitube</strong> Plus extenders reduce<br />
adverse effects resulting from unpredictable environmental or handling conditions.
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