Abstract
Exposure to light of bovine spermatozoa suspended in various media results in a progressive decline in metabolic activity followed by the premature death of the cells. The inhibitory and spermicidal effects of visible light resemble a photodynamic action; the photosensitizer is an intrinsic component of the cell.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 624-625 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Science |
Volume | 130 |
Issue number | 3376 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1959 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General