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Table 3 Fertilizing potential of BRET-QD labeled spermatozoa

From: Application of quantum dot nanoparticles for potential non-invasive bio-imaging of mammalian spermatozoa

Groups

N

Proportion (%) of total oocytes analyzed as:

Total number of oocytes

Fertilized

Unfertilized

Control*

4

63 ± 7

37 ± 7

179

Exposed

4

59 ± 9

41 ± 4

162

  1. *Spermatozoa incubated without BRET-QD (1nM). N Number of independent replicates. There was no significant difference between groups (using the z-ratio for the significant difference between proportions; P = 0.712). Data are means ± s.e.m.