Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Veterinary Medicine

Ioannis A. Taitzoglou Associate Professor

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click on the flag for Greek version	I. Proteolytic enzyme activity of mammalian spermatozoa. I am working mainly on the behaviour of the enzymic systems "plasminogen activator/plasmin" and "proacrosin/acrosin" in spermatozoa of various animal species (bull, boar, ram, buck, stallion, rabbit) and man. II. The involvement of the proteolytic enzymic system "plasminogen activators/plasmin" in tissue fibrinolysis in various pathophysiological conditions. III. Influence of various factors on sperm movement characteristics, capacitation, and acrosome reaction IV. Lipid peroxidation in sperm
	Participation in scientific programmes
	1989 : Factors that influence the deliverance by the spermatozoon some specialized proteolytic enzymes during acrosome reaction. Funded by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology.
	1998 : : In vitro effect of gossypol on plasminogen activation system of ram spermatozoa. Funded by the Research Committee of the University of Thessaly
	1999 : Effect of multiple ejaculations and the duration of sexual abstinence on some quantitive and qualitative parameters of ram sperm. Funded by National Agricultural Research Foundation.
	2003 : Effect of Vitamin A on Plasminogen Activator Activity, Capacitation and Acrosome Reaction of Spermatozoa, and in vitro Fertilization in the Ram Funded by the Research Committee of the Technological Educational Institute of Epirus
	2004: Effect of Plasmin on the Induction of Acrosome Reaction of Bull Spermatozoa in vitro. Funded by the Research Committee of the University of Thessaly
	2003 : Modifications of surface glycoproteins of bovine spermatozoa mediated by oviductal fluid. Funded by Fulbright Foundation.
	2004-2007 : Effect of supplementation of oregano and rosemary, natural sources of antioxidants, on lipid peroxidation and fibrinolytic activity of the body. A study on rats after causing an experimental oxidative stress. Funded by EPEAEK- European Social Fund and National Resources.