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Description: Sperm stained with both bisbenzimide (Hoechst 33342)and propidium iodide fluoresced red when they are necrotic (N; dead), all blue when apoptotic (A; dying) or partial blue when alive. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003:188;1156-1157. Submitted by: Contact Professor Philip J. Chan Loma Linda Univ. Center for Fertility & IVF, 11370 Anderson St., Loma Linda, CA 92354, USA. Page Views: 2545 Additional photos Sperm stained with both bisbenzimide (Hoechst 33342)and propidium iodide fluoresced red when they are necrotic (N; dead), all blue when apoptotic (A; dying) or partial blue when alive. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003:188;1156-1157.

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