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This research aims to evaluate the impact of caffeic acid phenyl ester (CAPE) on sperm quality during short-term storage of ram semen.

Effect of caffeic acid phenyl ester (CAPE) on spermatological parametersin short-term storage of ram semen

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Randomized trial investigates CAPE's effects on sperm quality during short-term storage in rams, suggesting beneficial outcomes.

This research aims to evaluate the impact of caffeic acid phenyl ester (CAPE) on sperm quality during short-term storage of ram semen.
Five Merino rams provided ejaculates, divided into control and three CAPE treatment groups (10, 50, 100 μg/ml).
Sperm motility, abnormal spermatozoon rate, and plasma membrane integrity were assessed at 0, 24, 48, and 72 hours.
Statistical comparisons were made to evaluate differences across treatment groups.
At 72 hours, the 10 and 100 μg/ml groups showed significant increases in motility and decreases in abnormal spermatozoon rates.
CAPE at 100 μg/ml significantly improved plasma membrane integrity compared to control at various time points.
No differences in motility and abnormal spermatozoon rates were found at 0, 24, and 48 hours.

KIRIKKULAK et al. (2026) studied this question.

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