Energetic of Fish Spermatozoa- A Review

By : C. Judith Betsy , J. Stephen Sampath Kumar

Page No: 39-53

Abstract
Success of fertilization depends on the energy of spermatozoa. In water, spermatozoa face a huge energy demand to sustain flagellar beating for which energy is provided by the hydrolysis of ATP. Flagellar beat frequency and sperm swimming speed decreases when there is reduction in ATP content. Thus energy content of spermatozoa remains as an important factor in spermatology. Hence an attempt is made to review the energy components contributing to the energy of spermatozoa, ATP estimation and role of exogenous energy sources in sperm motility.

Authors :
 

C. Judith Betsy
Department of Aquaculture, Fisheries College & Research Institute, Tuticorin, India

J. Stephen Sampath Kumar
Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture, Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinam, India.