Meharry Medical College

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Anthony E Archibong

G William Bates

Lorin W Simon

Elochukwu J Ezekakpu

James E K Hildreth

Bindong Liu

James Hildreth

Shannon Roberson

Letitia Lyons

James Ek Hildreth

James EK Hildreth

Artificial cervical fluid is disclosed that contains a mucilaginous extract from the okra plant. The mucilaginous extract can be produced using a hot aqueous extractant or cold extraction process followed by separation of larger particles from the extract. The extract finds many uses, for example as a sperm storage medium, a sperm freezing medium, a sexual lubricant, an artificial insemination medium, and an in vitro fertilization medium.

Okra extract as a substitute for cervical mucus

Artificial cervical fluid is disclosed that contains a mucilaginous extract from the okra plant. The mucilaginous extract can be produced using a hot aqueous extractant or cold extraction process followed by separation of larger particles from the extract. The extract finds many uses, for example as a sperm storage medium, a sperm freezing medium, a sexual lubricant, an artificial insemination medium, an in vitro fertilization medium, and methods for treating and/or preventing infection, replication, and transmission of viruses, such as sexually transmitted viruses.

Okra-derived antiviral composition and uses thereof

Okra as a substitute for cervical mucus

A method of enhancing sperm fertility is described herein. The method includes contacting sperm with hydroxyurea. A composition is disclosed that includes sperm, hydroxyurea, and a buffer. Methods, kits, and compositions for enhancing sperm fertility are also provided.

Hydroxyurea to enhance sperm cells

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Antioch, TN, United States of America

Anthony E Archibong