Simulated Semen Solution

Applications of Simulated Semen

One of the applications of simulated semen is to evaluate its influence in the performance of applied topical therapeutic, contraceptive, and prophylactic formulations.

Human semen is a mixture of components produced by several different glands. These components are incompletely mixed during ejaculation; hence, the initial ejaculate is not an entirely homogeneous mixture. The prostate is the primary source of acid phosphatase, citric acid, inositol, calcium, zinc, and magnesium. The seminal vesicles’ contribution is rich in fructose, ascorbic acid, and prostaglandins, while the concentrations of L-carnitine and neutral alpha-glucosidase are indications of epididymal function.