Sperm DNA fragmentation and sperm chromatin decondensation status in patients with extreme and total isolated teratospermia: A prospective study

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Authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.

Funding

This study receives no extramural funding.

Authors’ contributions

Sonia Jellad, Sarra Maatallah, and Molka Bouricha contributed to the study design, analyzed and interpreted the data. Sonia Jelladand and Molka Bouricha drafted and revised the manuscript. Sonia Jella and Molka Bouricha revised the manuscript and final approval. Sonia Jellad, Molka Bouricha, and Sarra Maatallah read and approved the final manuscript.

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