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== Principle ==
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* X and Y chromosomes contain different quantities of DNA.
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* X-bearing sperm contain 2.8-4.2% more DNA (species dependent) than Y-bearing sperm.
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* This allows them to be sorted into two subpopulations.
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* Separation requires the uptake of DNA stain/dye called Fluorochrome into living and dead sperm.
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* X-bearing sperm take up more dye than Y-bearing sperm.
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* Vital dyes emit light at a specific wavelength when excited or activated.
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** X-bearing sperm will emit a larger signal than Y-bearing sperm.
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* This allows the sperm to be sorted by '''flow cytometry'''.
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== Flow Cytometry ==
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[[Image:Semen Sorting.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<p>Schematic Diagram to show Semen Sexing by Flow Cytometry</p><sup> ©Nottingham University 2008</sup>]]
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* Ejaculated spermatozoa are treated with a DNA dye (fluorochrome).
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* X-bearing sperm absorb more dye than Y-bearing sperm.
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* X-bearing sperm thus emit more intense light when excited by a laser.
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* Sperm are also treated with a dye that greatly suppresses the signal from dead sperm.
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** Dead sperm are therefore identified and rejected.
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* Once spermatozoa enter the flow cytometer chamber, they pass single-file through a small nozzle.
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* At a region just outside the nozzle, an excitation laser beam activates the fluorescent dye in each sperm.
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* Each live sperm produces an emission with an intensity that is directly related to the quantity of DNA within the sperm head.
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** X-bearing live sperm produce more intensity.
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* A light sensing device is coupled to a computer that determines the intensity of light emission by each sperm and the order of passage of each sperm through a column below the nozzle.
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* When the sperm pass through charged plates, they are assigned either a positive or negative charge depending on their DNA content (X or Y chromosome).
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* When the microdroplet containing a single sperm passes through an electromagnetic field the computer applies an appropriate charge and directs the droplet (and sperm) to one side or the other.
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* Dead sperm are discarded into the centre tube.
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* At the end there are three vessels that contain sperm:
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** One contains a high proportion of X-bearing sperm.
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** One contains a high proportion of Y-bearing sperm.
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** One contains dead sperm
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 5 July 2012

Principle

  • X and Y chromosomes contain different quantities of DNA.
  • X-bearing sperm contain 2.8-4.2% more DNA (species dependent) than Y-bearing sperm.
  • This allows them to be sorted into two subpopulations.
  • Separation requires the uptake of DNA stain/dye called Fluorochrome into living and dead sperm.
  • X-bearing sperm take up more dye than Y-bearing sperm.
  • Vital dyes emit light at a specific wavelength when excited or activated.
    • X-bearing sperm will emit a larger signal than Y-bearing sperm.
  • This allows the sperm to be sorted by flow cytometry.

Flow Cytometry

Schematic Diagram to show Semen Sexing by Flow Cytometry

©Nottingham University 2008
  • Ejaculated spermatozoa are treated with a DNA dye (fluorochrome).
  • X-bearing sperm absorb more dye than Y-bearing sperm.
  • X-bearing sperm thus emit more intense light when excited by a laser.
  • Sperm are also treated with a dye that greatly suppresses the signal from dead sperm.
    • Dead sperm are therefore identified and rejected.
  • Once spermatozoa enter the flow cytometer chamber, they pass single-file through a small nozzle.
  • At a region just outside the nozzle, an excitation laser beam activates the fluorescent dye in each sperm.
  • Each live sperm produces an emission with an intensity that is directly related to the quantity of DNA within the sperm head.
    • X-bearing live sperm produce more intensity.
  • A light sensing device is coupled to a computer that determines the intensity of light emission by each sperm and the order of passage of each sperm through a column below the nozzle.
  • When the sperm pass through charged plates, they are assigned either a positive or negative charge depending on their DNA content (X or Y chromosome).
  • When the microdroplet containing a single sperm passes through an electromagnetic field the computer applies an appropriate charge and directs the droplet (and sperm) to one side or the other.
  • Dead sperm are discarded into the centre tube.
  • At the end there are three vessels that contain sperm:
    • One contains a high proportion of X-bearing sperm.
    • One contains a high proportion of Y-bearing sperm.
    • One contains dead sperm