The seminal plasma (SP) has enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants with the function of protecting sperm from the harmful effects of oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant contribution of SP during the freezing of equine semen and its effect on post-thawing sperm quality. The semen of five horses was collected, the SP was separated and supplemented in proportions of 0% (Control), 10% (PS10) and 20% (PS20) to the sperm fraction in the freezing extender. The total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was evaluated by the oxygen radical trapping capacity (ORAC) and ferric reducing capacity (FRAP) methods, and the activity of SOD, GPx and catalase enzymes by spectrophotometry. Fifteen ejaculates were subjected to freezing and motility (MOT), vitality (EV), morphology (AM), functional membrane integrity (MI) and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) of the sperm were...

The seminal plasma (SP) has enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants with the function of protecting sperm from the harmful effects of oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant contribution of SP during the freezing of equine semen and its effect on post-thawing sperm quality. The semen of five horses was collected, the SP was separated and supplemented in proportions of 0% (Control), 10% (PS10) and 20% (PS20) to the sperm fraction in the freezing extender. The total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was evaluated by the oxygen radical trapping capacity (ORAC) and ferric reducing capacity (FRAP) methods, and the activity of SOD, GPx and catalase enzymes by spectrophotometry. Fifteen ejaculates were subjected to freezing and motility (MOT), vitality (EV), morphology (AM), functional membrane integrity (MI) and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) of the sperm were...