List of publications Original papers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Dannhorn,DR, Henkel,R und Kirchner,C (1988) Synthese von Uteroglobin in der Blastozyste des Kaninchens? Autoradiographische und immunocytochemische Untersuchungen. Fertilität 4, 223-226. Wirth,B, Dannhorn,D, Henkel,R und Kirchner,C (1989) Einfluß des Antigestagens ZK 98.299 auf den Kaninchenuterus in der Präimplantationsphase. Fertilität 5, 184-187. Henkel,R, Dannhorn,DR, Petzoldt,U and Kirchner,C (1990) Ultrastructure, protein synthesis and secretion of day-6 rabbit blastocysts in a chemically defined, protein-free medium. Anat Embryol 182, 465-472. Haidl,G, Becker,A and Henkel,R (1991) Poor development of outer dense fibers as a major cause of tail abnormalities in the spermatozoa of asthenoteratozoospermic men. Hum Reprod 6: 1431-1438. Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W, Schill,W-B und Gips,H (1992) Die Bestimmung der akrosomalen Reaktion in der andrologischen Diagnostik und ihre Bedeutung für die IVF. Eine vorläufige Analyse. Fertilität 8: 27-30. Henkel,R, Stalf,T and Miska,W (1992) Isolation and partial characterization of the outer dense fiber proteins from human spermatozoa. Biol Chem Hoppe-Seyler Vol. 373: 685-689. Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W, Gips,H and Schill,W-B (1993) Determination of the acrosome reaction of human spermatozoa is predictive of fertilization in vitro. Hum Reprod 8: 2128-2132. Köhn,F-M, Henkel,R und Schill,W-B (1993) Pentoxifyllin stimuliert die Motilität von Spermatozoen nach Kryokonservierung. Fertilität 9: 79-849. Stalf,T, Henkel,R und Miska,W (1993) Weitere Untersuchungen zur Proteinzusammensetzung der Mantelfasern in menschlichen Spermatozoen. Fertilität 9: 203-209 Henkel,R, Stalf,T, Mertens,N, Miska,W and Schill,W-B (1994) Outer dense fibers of human spermatozoa. -Partial characterization and possible physiological functions-. Int J Androl 17: 68-73 Miska,W, Fehl,P and Henkel,R (1994) Biochemical and immunological characterization of the acrosome reaction-inducing substance of human follicular fluid. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 199: 125-129 Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W, Gips,H and Schill,W-B (1994) Determination of the acrosome reaction in human spermatozoa is predictive for fertilization in vitro. Fertility Digest 5: 10-13 Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Lombard,CJ and Schill,W-B (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases? J Assist Reprod Genet 11: 395-400 Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W, Schill,W-B, Kleinstein,J and Gips,H (1995) Determination of the acrosin activity of human spermatozoa by means of a gelatinolytic technique. A simple, predictive method useful for IVF. J Androl 16: 272-277 Fehl,P, Miska,W and Henkel,R (1995) Further indications of the multicomponent nature of the acrosome reaction-inducing substance of human follicular fluid. Mol Reprod Dev 42: 80-88 Henkel,R, Cooper,S, Kaskar, K, Schill,W-B, Habenicht,U-F and Franken,DR (1995) Influence of elevated pH levels on structural and functional characteristics of the human zona pellucida: Functional morphological aspects. J Assisted Reprod Genet 12: 644-649 Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K and Habenicht,U-F (1996) Defining bioassay conditions to evaluate sperm/zona interaction: Inhibition of zona binding mediated by solubilized human zona pellucida. J Assisted Reprod Genet 13: 329-332 Sanchez Sarmiento,CA, Coetzee,K, Kruger,TF, van der Merwe,JP, Stander,FSH, Henkel,RR and Lombard,C (1996) Comparison between swim-up and glass wool column filtration of human semen in a gamete intrafallopian transfer program. Arch Androl 36: 155-160 Sánchez,R, Concha,M, Ichikawa,T, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1996) Glass wool filtration reduces reactive oxygen species by elimination of leukocytes in oligozoospermic patients with leukocytospermia. J Assisted Reprod Genet 13: 489-494 Henkel,R, Schaller,J, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1996) Low expression of adhesion molecules and matrix proteins in patients showing poor penetration in zona-free hamster oocytes Mol Hum Reprod 2: 335-339 Hutter,H, Hammer,A, Blaschitz,A, Hartmann,M, Mahnert,W, Sedlmayr,P, Primus,G, Rosenkranz,C, Gebru,G, Henkel,R and Dohr,G (1996) The monoclonal antibody GZS-1 detects a maturation-associated antigen of human spermatozoa that is also present on the surface of human mononuclear blood cells. J Reprod Immunol 30: 115-132 22. Oeda,T, Henkel,R, Ohmori,H and Schill,W-B (1997) Scavenging effect of N-acetyl-L-cysteine against reactive oxygen species in human semen: A possible therapy in male factor infertility? Andrologia 29: 125-131 23. Henkel,R, Ichikawa,T, Sánchez,R, Miska,W, Ohmori,H and Schill,W-B (1997) Differentiation of ejaculates in which reactive oxygen species are generated by spermatozoa or leukocytes. Andrologia 29: 295-301 24. Henkel,R, Kleinhappl,M, Hanschke,A und Schill,W-B (1998) Jahreszeitliche Schwankungen der Ejakulatqualität. Fertilität 14: S37-S41 25. Henkel,R, Müller,C and Miska,W (1998) Induction of acrosome reaction by low temperature is comparable to physiological induction by human follicular fluid. Andrologia 30: 159-161 26. Glander,H-J, Schaller,J, Rohwedder,A and Henkel,R (1998) Adhesion molecules and matrix proteins on human spermatozoa. Andrologia 30: 289-296 27. Henkel,R, Franken,DR and Habenicht,U-F (1998) Zona pellucida as physiological trigger for the induction of acrosome reaction. Andrologia 30: 275-280 28. Köhn,FM, Müller,C, Drescher,D, Neukamm,C, El Mulla,KF, Henkel,R, Habenicht,U-F and Schill W-B (1998) Effect of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensins on human sperm functions. Andrologia 30: 207-215 29. Villegas,J, Henkel,R, Folch,H, Sanchez,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (1998) Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies to the major protein of boar outer dense fibres. J Reprod Immunol 40: 81-91 30. Henkel,R, Müller,C, Stalf,T, Schill,W-B and Franken,DR (1999) Use of failed-fertilized oocytes for diagnostic zona binding purfoses after sperm binding improvement with a modified medium. J Assisted Reprod Genet 16: 24-29 31. Stalf,T, Herrero,J, Turley,H, Hinz,V, Müller,B, Blank,T, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Gips,H (1999) Different cumulative pregnancy rates of patients with repeated IVF- or ICSI-treated cycles: Possible influence of a male factor. Andrologia 31: 149-156 32. Henkel,R, Bittner,J, Weber,R, Hüther,F and Miska,W (1999) Relevance of zinc in human sperm flagella and its relation to motility. Fertil Steril 71: 1138-1143 33. Glander,H-J, Schaller,J, Rohwedder,A and Henkel,R (1999) Spermien-Adhäsionsmoleküle (AM) sind mögliche Mediatoren der Spermien-Oozyten-Interaktion. Reproduktionsmedizin 15: 231-239 34. Henkel,R und Schill,W-B (2000) Die Bedeutung funktioneller Spermatozoenparameter für den Fertilisationsproze ß. Reproduktionsmedizin 16: 81-89 35. Sánchez,R, Peña,P, Miska,W and Henkel,R (2000) Determination de la variabilidad en la condensación de la cromatina espermatica y -glucosidasa seminal en relación al espermiograma. Rev. Med. Chil. 128: 483-489 36. Henkel,R, Baldauf,Ch, Bittner,J, Weidner,W and Miska,W (2001) Elimination of zinc from the flagella of spermatozoa during epididymal transit is important for motility. Reprod Technol 10: 280-285 37. Henkel,R, Finkenzeller,C, Monsees,T, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (2001) Development and evaluation of a new, highly sensitive zona pellucida binding assay using a bioluminescence-enhanced detection system. Andrologia 33: 215-221 38. Henkel,R, Menkveld,R, Kleinhappl,M and Schill,W-B (2001) Seasonal changes of human sperm chromatin condensation. J Assisted Reprod Genet 18: 371-377 39. Villegas,J, Schulz,M, Vallejos,V, Henkel,R, Miska,W and Sánchez,R (2002) Indirect immunofluorescence using monoclonal antibodies for the detection of leukocytospermia: Comparison with the peroxidase staining. Andrologia 34: 69-73 40. Henkel,R, Defosse,K, Koyro,H-W, Weißmann,N and Schill,W-B (2003) Estimate of the oxygen consumption and intracellular zinc concentration of human spermatozoa in relation to motility. Asian J Androl 5: 3-8 41. Henkel,R, Baldauf,Ch and Schill,W-B (2003) Resorption of the element zinc from spermatozoa by the epididymal epithelium. Reprod Dom Anim 38: 97-101 42. Wroblewski,N, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2003) Metal chelators change the human sperm motility pattern. Fertil Steril 79 S3: 1584-1589 43. Villegas,J, Kehr,K, Soto,L, Henkel,R, Miska,W and Sánchez,R (2003) Reactive oxygen species induce reversible capacitation in human spermatozoa. Andrologia 35: 227-232 44. Henkel,R, Kierspel,E, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf,T, Hoogendijk,C, Mehnert,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B and Kruger,TF (2003) DNA fragmentation of spermatozoa and ART. RBM Online 7: 477-484 45. Menkveld,R, El-Garem,Y, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2003) Relationship between acrosomal function and sperm morphology. J Assisted Reprod Genet 20: 432-438 46. Henkel,R, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf,T, Mehnert,C, Menkveld,R, Gips,H, Schill,W-B and Kruger,TF (2004) Influence of DNA damage on fertilization and pregnancy. Fertil Steril 81: 965-972 47. Eickhoff,R, Baldauf,C, Koyro,H-W, Wennemuth,G, Suga,Y, Seitz,J, Henkel,R and Meinhardt,A (2004) Influence of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) on the zinc content and redox state of protein bound sulfhydryl groups in rat spermatozoa. Indications for a new role of MIF in sperm maturation. Mol Hum Reprod 10: 605-611 48. Henkel,R, Kierspel,E, Stalf,T, Mehnert,C, Tinneberg,H-R, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B and Kruger,TF. Effect of reactive oxygen species produced by spermatozoa and leukocytes on sperm functions in non-leukocytospermic patients. Fertil Steril 2005 Mar;83(3):635-42. 49. Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Schuppe,H-C, Jung,A, Schubert,J and Schill,W-B. Molecular aspects of declining sperm motility in older men. Fertil Steril. 2005 Nov;84(5):1430-7. 50. Henkel R, Maass G, Schuppe HC, Jung A, Schubert J, Schill WB. Seasonal changes of neutral alpha-glucosidase activity in human semen. J Androl. 2006 Jan-Feb;27(1):34-9. 51. Henkel R, Ludwig M, Schuppe HC, Diemer T, Schill WB, Weidner W. Chronic pelvic pain syndrome/chronic prostatitis affect the acrosome reaction in human spermatozoa. World J Urol. 2006 Feb;24(1):39-44. 52. Henkel R, Maass G, Jung A, Haidl G, Schill WB, Schuppe HC. Age-related changes in seminal polymorphonuclear elastase in men with asymptomatic inflammation of the genital tract. Asian J Androl. 2007 May;9(3):299-304. 53. Henkel R, Schreiber G, Sturmhoefel A, Hipler UC, Zermann DH, Menkveld R. Comparison of three staining methods for the morphological evaluation of human spermatozoa. Fertil Steril. 2008 Feb;89(2):449-55. Overviews 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Schill,W-B, Henkel,R, Miska,W, Kleinstein,J und Gips,H (1993) Zur Bedeutung der Spermatozoenfunktionsdiagnostik für das IVF-Programm. Fertilität 9: 73-78 Henkel,R und Schill,W-B (1998) Methoden der Spermatozoenseparation zur homologen Insemination. Gynäkol Prax 22: 251-261 Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1998) Sperm separation in patients with urogenital infections. Andrologia 30 (Suppl. 1): 91-97 Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1999) Advancement in biochemical assays in andrology. Asian J Androl 1: 45-51 Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Hajimohammad,M, Menkveld,R, Stalf,T, Villegas,J, Sánchez,R, Kruger,TF and Schill,W-B (2003) Urogenital inflammation: Changes of leukocytes and ROS. Andrologia 35: 309-313 Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (2003) Sperm preparation for ART. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 1: 108 Gonzales,GF, Muñoz,G, Sánchez,R, Henkel,R, Gallegos-Avila,G, Díaz-Gutierrez,O, Vigil,P, Vásquez,F, Kortebani,G, Mazzolli,A and Bustos-Obregón,E (2004) Update on the impact of Chlamydia trachomatis infection on male fertility. Andrologia 36: 1-23 Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Bödeker,R-H, Scheibelhut,C, Stalf,T, Mehnert,C, Schuppe,H-C, Jung,A and Schill,W-B (2005) Sperm function and assisted reproduction technology. Reprod Med Biol Mar;4(1):3-7. Book Chapters 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Schill,W-B, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1994) Biotests of sperm function. In: Fertility and Sterility. Progress in Research and Practice. The Proceedings of the XIV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, Caracas, Venezuela, November 1992; Rodriguez-Armaz,O, Baumgartner,W and Burgos-Briceno,L (eds.) The Parthenon Publishing Group, London, New York, p. 3-17 Miska,W, Finkenzeller,C, Geiger,R, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1994) Zona binding assay using a bioluminescence-enhanced detection system. In: Campbell,AK, Kricka,LJ and Stanley,RE (eds.); Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence. Fundamentals and Applied Aspects., John Wiley Ltd. Sussex, UK, p. 293-296 Schill,W-B, Köhn,FM, Henkel,R and Haidl,G (1995) Biochemical aspects of semen analysis. In: Hedon,B, Bringer,J and Mares,P (eds.), Fertility and Sterility. A Current Overview, The Parthenon Publishing Group, New York, London, pp. 303-309 Köhn,F-M, Henkel,R, El-Mulla,KF and Schill,W-B (1995) Physiopathology of acrosome dysfunctions. In: Human sperm acrosome reaction. pp 327-338; Colloque INSERM/ John Libbey Eurotext Ltd. London Vol. 236; (eds. P. Fénichel, J. Parinaud) Coetzee,K and Henkel,RR (1996) The human sperm acrosome reaction. In: Acosta,AA and Kruger,TF (eds.) Human Spermatozoa in Assisted Reproduction 2nd Edition; The Parthenon Publishing Group, New York, London, pp. 215-224 Franken,DR, Claassens,OE and Henkel,RR (1996) Sperm preparation techniques and X/Y chromosome separation. In: 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Acosta,AA and Kruger,TF (eds.) Human Spermatozoa in Assisted Reproduction 2nd Edition; The Parthenon Publishing Group, New York, London, pp. 277-294 Kruger,TF, Franken,DR, Henkel,RR and Oehninger,S (1996) Prediction of sperm fertilizing potential. In: Acosta,AA and Kruger,TF (eds.) Human Spermatozoa in Assisted Reproduction 2nd Edition; The Parthenon Publishing Group, New York, London, pp. 295-308 Miska,W, Monsees,T, Franken,DR, and Henkel,R (1997) Evaluation of the bioluminescence-enhanced zona binding assay. In: Hastings,JW, Kricka,LJ and Stanley,RE (eds.); Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence. Molecular Reporting with Photons, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester, UK, pp. 315-318 Henkel,R (1998) Ejakulat. In: Krause,W und Weidner,W (eds.) Andrologie - Krankheiten der männlichen Geschlechtsorgane (3rd edition). Ferdinand Enke Verlag, Stuttgart, pp. 26-34 Henkel,R (1998) Die Bedeutung funktioneller Parameter von Spermatozoen für den Fertilisationsprozeß. Shaker Verlag, Aachen Miska,W, Sánchez,R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1999) Sperm separation with SpermFertil distinguishes between reactive oxygen species generated by sperm or leukocytes. In: Roda,A, Pazzagli,M, Kricka,LJ and Stanley,PE (eds.); Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence. Perspectives for the 21st Century; John Wiley & Sons Chichester, New York, Weinheim, Brisbane, Singapore, Toronto, pp. 315-318 Miska,W, Schill,W-B, Henkel,R and Sánchez,R (2001) Possible in vivo modulation of human sperm acrosome reaction by a CBG-like protein. Andrology in the 21st Century, Eds.: B. Robaire, H, Chemes, C.R. Morales; Medimont Medical Publications, Englewood, USA, pp. 83-88 Henkel,R (2004) Spermatozoenfunktionstests. In: Schill,W-B, Bretzel,R, & Weidner,W (eds.); Das Männer-Buch. Urban & Fischer Verlag, München (in press) Abstracts 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Dannhorn,D, Henkel,R und Kirchner,C (1988) Synthese von Uteroglobin in der Blastozyste des Kaninchens? Nachweis durch Autoradiographie und Immunocytochemie. Zuchthygiene 23, 135 Wirth,B, Dannhorn,D, Henkel,R und Kirchner,C (1989) Einfluß des Antiprogesterons ZK 98.299 auf des Kaninchenuterus in der Präimplantationsphase. Zuchthygiene 24, 151 Henkel,R, Dannhorn,DR, Petzoldt,U und Kirchner,C (1989) Polyvinylpyrrolidon als Proteinersatz in der in-vitro Kultur von Kaninchenblastozysten. Fortschritte der Fertilitätsforschung 18, 310 Henkel,R, Haidl,G, Friedrich,K, Miska,W und Gips,H (1991) Charakterisierung der Mantelfasern humaner Spermatozoen (Characterization of Human Outer Dense Fibers). Zuchthygiene 26: 157 Haidl,G, und Henkel,R (1991) Neue Aspekte zu einer auf defekten Mantelfasern beruhenden Flagellumstörung. Alete Wissenschaftlicher Dienst (1991) No. 6, p. 97 Henkel,R, Müller,C, Hornik,S, Weißmann,N, Haidl,G, Schill,W-B und Gips,H (1991) Zusammenhang zwischen Akrosinaktivität, Chromatinkondensation, akrosomaler Reaktion und Befruchtungsfähigkeit menschlicher Spermatozoen in der IVF. Alete Wissenschaftlicher Dienst (1991) No.40, p. 145 Henkel,R, Friedrich,K, Haidl,G und Miska,W (1991) Biochemische Untersuchungen der Outer Dense Fibers. Alete Wissenschaftlicher Dienst (1991) No. P 1, p. 196 Fehl,P, Henkel,R und Miska,W (1991) Induktion der Akrosomreaktion durch humane Follikularflüssigkeit. Alete Wissenschaftlicher Dienst (1991) No. P 2, p. 197 Haidl,G, Henkel,R, Miska,W and Friedrich,K (1991) Composition of human outer dense fibers and their significance to flagellar movement. In: The Male Germ Cell: Spermatogonium to Fertilization, p 134 Henkel,R, Stalf,T, Miska,W und Gips,H (1992) Weitere proteinchemische Untersuchungen der Outer Dense Fibers humaner Spermatozoen. Reprod Dom Anim 27: p 170, No. 5 Haidl,G and Henkel,R (1992) Isolation and partial characterization of the outer dense fibres of human spermatozoa. Arch Dermatol Res 284: 58 Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W and Gips,H (1992) The acrosome reaction is a predictive parameter in rating the fertilizing capacity of human spermatozoa for IVF. XIV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, No. 55, p. 50, Caracas, Venezuela Henkel,R, Stalf,T, Miska,W, Gips,H and Schill,W-B (1992) Isolation and partial characterization of the outer dense fiber proteins of human spermatozoa. XIV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, No. 290, p. 114, Caracas, Venezuela 14. Stalf,T, Henkel,R, Miska,W und Schill,W.-B. (1993) Neue Erkenntnisse zu den Mantelfasern humaner Spermatozoen. In: 26. Tagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung (Rath,D, Hoppen,HO, Hrsg). Paul Parey Scientific Publishers, Berlin, Hamburg, S 147 15. Schill,W-B, Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W and Gips,H (1993) Evaluation of acrosomal reaction by low temperature in human spermatozoa is of predictive value for IVF. V. International Congress of Andrology 02.-06.05.93, Tokyo, Japan; Miniposters, p 18 16. Miska,W, Henkel,R und Stalf,T (1993) Neue Aspekte zur Physiologie der Mantelfasern humaner Spermatozoen. Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität 06.-08.05.93, Lugano,Switzerland; Abstractband: p. 12 17. Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W, Schill,W-B and Gips,H (1993) Evaluation of acrosin activity by gelatinolysis is predictive for IVF. J Assist Reprod Genet 10: 280 S 18. Henkel,R (1993) Sperma-Aufbereitungstechniken als Vorbedingung für die Assistierte Reproduktion. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 24.-25.09.93, Hamburg; Abstract book 19. Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W, Schill,W-B, Kleinstein,J and Gips,H (1993) Gelatinolysis: A simple assay to evaluate acrosin activity to predict fertilization in IVF. J Reprod Fertil Abstract Series 12: 56 20. Schill,W-B, Henkel,R, Sanchez,R, Khanaga,O, Turley,H, Haidl,G and Gips,H (1994) Sperm function tests: do they have any predictive value? Hum Reprod 9 Suppl. 4: 94-95 21. Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Lombard,CJ (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases? Program of the 38. Academic Yearday, 04.08.94, University of Stellenbosch, p 83 22. Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W, Schill,W-B, Kleinstein,J and Gips,H (1994) Gelatinolysis: A simple assay to evaluate acrosin activity predicts fertilization in IVF. Program of the 38. Academic Yearday, 04.08.94, University of Stellenbosch, p 87 23. Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Lombard,CJ (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases. 27th Congress of the South African Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 07.-11.08.94, Sun City, South Africa, Abstract book 24. Henkel,R, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Franken,DR (1994) Improvements of sperm binding to immature human oocytes by incubation in a chemically defined medium. 27th Congress of the South African Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 07.-11.08.94, Sun City, South Africa, Abstract book 25. Kruger,TF, Henkel,R and Oehninger,SC (1994) Prediction of sperm fertilizing potential. 27th Congress of the South African Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 07.-11.08.94, Sun City, South Africa, Abstract book 26. Henkel,R, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Franken,DR (1994) Improvement of sperm binding to immature human oocytes by incubation in a chemically defined medium. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Congress Physiology Society of Southern Africa p 55 27. Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Lombard,CJ (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases? Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Congress Physiology Society of Southern Africa. pp 56-57 28. Henkel,R, Franken,DR and Lombard,CJ (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A therapeutic modality for male factor cases? Abstract book of the 50. Meeting of the American Fertility Society, P-231, p. S195 29. Schaller,J, Henkel,R, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1995) Investigation of adhesion molecules and matrix proteins on human spermatozoa with different binding and penetration properties in the HOP-test. Arch Dermatol Res 287: 360 30. Henkel,R, Cooper,S, Franken,DR, Kaskar,K and Schill,W-B (1995) Structural changes of zona pellucida due to incubation in a chemically defined medium cause improvement of sperm binding. Reprod Dom Anim Suppl. 3: 107 31. Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Kruger,TF (1995) Inhibition of zona pellucida binding of human spermatozoa following exposure to solubilized human zonae pellucidae is due to acrosomal loss. Reprod Dom Anim Suppl. 3: 108 32. Schalles,UK, Villegas,J, Henkel,R und Miska,W (1995) Immunelektronenmikroskopische Lokalisierung eines 30 kDa Polypeptids in den Mantelfasern von Spermatozoen verschiedener Säugetierspezies. Reprod Dom Anim Suppl. 3: 98 33. Finkenzeller,Ch, Miska,W, Henkel,R und Schill,W-B (1995) Entwicklung eines Zonabindungs-Assays mittels enzymverstärkter Biolumineszenz. Reprod Dom Anim Suppl. 3: 106 34. Schaller,J, Henkel,R, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1995) Adhäsionsmoleküle an humanen Spermatozoen mit unterschiedlichen Bindungs- und Penetrationseigenschaften im HOP-Test. In: Gollnick, KH, Blume, U, Zouboulis, C (Hrsg.) 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. Abstract-Band 38. Tagung der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Busse Druck, Herford, p 73 Henkel,R, Schaller,J, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1995) Investigation of adhesion molecules and matrix proteins on human sperm with different binding and penetration properties in the HOP-test. J Assisted Reprod Genet 12: 169S Henkel,R, Cooper,S, Franken,DR, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Structural changes of zona pellucida due to incubation in a chemically defined medium cause improvement of sperm binding. J Assisted Reprod Genet 12: 49S Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Lombard,CJ and Schill,W-B (1995) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases? J Assisted Reprod Genet 12: 169S Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Dose- and time dependent induction of human sperm acrosome reaction by means of solubilized zona pellucida proteins. J Assisted Reprod Genet 12: 129S Henkel,R, Schaller,J, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1995) Changes in expression of adhesion molecules on human sperm membrane after acrosome reaction. Hum Reprod 10: Abstract Book 2, p. 91 Henkel,R, Cooper,S, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B, Franken,DR and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Improvement of sperm binding due to structural changes of human zona pellucida. Hum Reprod 10: Abstract Book 2, p. 39 Stalf,T, Sanchez,R, Henkel,R, Khanaga,O, Turley,H, Schill,W-B and Gips,H (1995) Comparison between two methods of sperm preparation for intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Hum Reprod 10: Abstract Book 2, p. 91 Baltes,P, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1995) Further findings concerning the nature and function of the acrosome reaction-inducing substance (ARIS) of human follicular fluid (hFF). Hum Reprod 10: Abstract Book 2, p. 91 Schalles,UK, Villegas,J, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1995) Evidence for an immunological difference among the medulla and cortex in mammalian sperm tail outer dense fibres (ODF). Hum Reprod 10: Abstract Book 2, p. 92 Sanchez,R, Concha,M, Ichikawa,T, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1995) Glass wool filtration reduces reactive oxygen species by elimination of leukocytes in oligozoospermic patients. Contracept. Fertil. Sex. 23: Suppl. 9, S85; XV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 17.-22.09.95, Montpellier, France Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K and Schill,W-B (1995) Chemical manipulation of immature human zona pellucida enhances sperm binding. Abstract book of the 51. Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, P-185, p. S179 Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Studies on the kinetics of human sperm acrosome reaction. Abstract book of the 51. Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, P-175, p. S174 Baltes,P, Sanchez,R, Schalles,UK, Villegas,J, Peña,P, Henkel,R, Turley,H and Miska,W (1995) Origin and nature of the acrosome reaction-inducing substance (ARIS) of human follicular fluid (hFF). In: Human sperm acrosome reaction. pp 400-401; Colloque INSERM/ John Libbey Eurotext Ltd. London Vol. 236; (eds. P. Fénichel, J. Parinaud) Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Maritz,JS, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Studies on the kinetics of human sperm acrosome reaction. A mathematical model for assessment. In: Human sperm acrosome reaction. pp 454-455; Colloque INSERM/ John Libbey Eurotext Ltd. London Vol. 236; (eds. P. Fénichel, J. Parinaud) Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Inhibition of zona binding using solubilized human zona pellucida. In: Human sperm acrosome reaction. p 403; Colloque INSERM/ John Libbey Eurotext Ltd. London Vol. 236; (eds. P. Fénichel, J. Parinaud) Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) The influence of solubilized human zona pellucida on zona binding and acrosome reaction of human sperm. 9th Biennial Congress of the Southern African Society of Reproductive Biology, 07.-08.06.95 Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K and Schill,W-B (1995) The importance of the human acrosome during zona pellucida binding. 9th Biennial Congress of the Southern African Society of Reproductive Biology, 07.-08.06.95 Henkel,R, Bittner,J, Weber,R, Hüther,F, Schill,W-B und Miska,W (1995) Entwicklung einer Methode zur getrennten Bestimmung von Zink in Kopf und Flagellum menschlicher Spermatozoen. J Fertilität Reproduktion 5: 54 Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Inhibition of zona binding using solubilized human zona pellucida: Defining bio-assay conditions to evaluate zona pellucida binding characteristics. Int. Symposium, Andrology in the Nineties; 18.-21.10.95, Genk, Belgium; Abstract Book, p 1 Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Cooper,S, Kaskar,K and Schill,W-B (1995) Chemical manipulation of immature human zona pellucida enhances sperm binding. Int Symposium, Andrology in the Nineties; 18.-21.10.95, Genk, Belgium; Abstract Book p 2 Oeda,T, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Ohmori,H (1996) Scavenging effect of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (ACC) for reactive oxygen species (ROS) from human semen. A possible therapy in male factor infertility? Reduzierung von reaktiven Sauerstoffspezies (ROS) in menschlichem Ejakulat durch N-Acetyl-L-Cystein (ACC). Eine mögliche Therapie für die männliche Infertilität? 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. Reprod Dom Anim 30: 353 Sánchez,R, Baltes,P, Peña,P, Villegas,J, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1996) Immunohistochemical localization of a CBG-like SERPIN in human fallopian tubes at various reproductive stages. Immunhistochemische Lokalisierung eines CBG-ähnlichen SERPINs im menschlichen Eileiter zu verschiedenen Zeiten des Zyklus. Reprod Dom Anim 30: 449 Henkel,R, Ichikawa,T, Sánchez,R, Miska,W and Schill,W-B (1996) Effect of reactive oxygen species on human sperm motility. Einfluß reaktiver Sauerstoffspezies auf die Motilität menschlicher Spermatozoen. Reprod Dom Anim 30: 385 Miska,W, Baltes,P, Sanchez,R, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1996) Possible involvement of a CBG-like SERPIN in in vivo modulation of the acrosome reaction. International Symposium on the Chemistry and Biology of SERPINS, 13.04.-16.04.96, Chapel Hill, USA (accepted for Oral and Poster presentation) Henkel,R, Finkenzeller,Ch, Monsees,T, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (1996) Development of a highly sensitive, bioluminescence enhanced zona binding assay. Hum Reprod 11: 41-42 Oeda,T, Ichikawa,T, Henkel,R, Nagai,A, Schill,W-B and Ohmori,H (1996) N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) from human semen. Abstract book of the 84th Meeting of the Japanese Urological Society, 03.-06.04.96, Okayama, Japan Oeda,T, Henkel,R, Ichikawa,T, Nagai,A, Ozawa,H, Akiyama,H, Akiyama,M, Schill,W-B and Ohmori,H (1996) In vitro effect of N-acetyl-L-cysteine on reactive oxygen species in human semen. Abstract book of the 15th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Andrology, 19.-20.07.96, Kurashiki, Japan Henkel,R (1996) Tests of sperm functions and the prediction of the outcome of assisted reproductive techniques. Newsletter: International Society of Andrology 17: p2; 7th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Andrology, Marburg, 29.-30.09.95 Miska,W, Monsees,T, Finkenzeller,Ch, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1996) Evaluation of the bioluminescence-enhanced zona binding assay. J Biolum Chemilum 11: 237 Miska,W, Schalles,UK, Villegas,J and Henkel,R (1997) Immunelectron Microscopic Studies on Outer Dense Fibres. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. Vol. 424: 241-242 Baltes,P, Sánchez,R, Henkel,R, and Miska,W (1997) Putative role of a SERPIN in modulation of acrosome reaction. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol. Vol. 424: 239-240 Köhn,FM, Henkel,R, Eberl,M and Schill,W-B (1997) Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) by captopril reduces human sperm binding to the plasma membrane of zona-free hamster oocytes. Reprod Dom Anim 32: 11 Henkel,R, Bittner,J, Weber,R and Miska,W (1997) The importance of flagellar zinc for human sperm motility. Int J Androl 20, Suppl. 1: 10 Oeda,T, Henkel,R, Nagai,A, Schill, W-B and Ohmori,H (1997) N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine scavenges reactive oxygen species in human semen. Int J Androl 20, Suppl. 1: 16 Müller,C, Stürzebecher,J, Hesse,S, Schill,W-B, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1997) Evaluation of benzamidine-type acrosin inhibitors. Int J Androl 20, Suppl. 1: 18 Miska,W, Baltes,P, Sánchez,R and Henkel,R (1997) Characterization of the acrosome reaction-inducing substance of human follicular fluid. Int J Androl 20, Suppl. 1: 50 Henkel,R, Monsees,T, Franken,DR and Miska,W (1997) Development of a new zona pellucida binding assay. 41st Academic Yearday of the University of Stellenbosch, 20.08.97-21.08.97, Stellenbosch, South Africa (Abstractbook: p80) Henkel,R, Oeda,T, Ohmori,H and Schill,W-B (1997) Reduzierung von reaktiven Sauerstoffspezies in menschlichem Ejakulat durch. N-Acetyl-L-Cystein. IX. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 12.09.-13.09.97, Lübeck, Germany (Abstractbook) Monsees,TK, Henkel,R, Miska,W and Schill (1997) Einfluß von Gossypol auf die sekretorische Funktion von Sertoli-Zellen. IX. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 12.09.-13.09.97, Lübeck, Germany (Abstractbook) Henkel,R, Monsees,T, Müller,C, Stalf,T, Franken,DR, Gips,H und Schill,W-B (1997) Einsatz von erfolglos fertilisierten Eizellen im Hemizona Assay nach struktureller Veränderung der Zona. Reprod Dom Anim (Supplement 4): 111 Müller,C, Stürzebecher,J, Hesse,S, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B und Miska,E (1997) Charakterisierung verschiedener Akrosininhibitoren vom Benzamidintyp. Reprod Dom Anim (Supplement 4): 136 Henkel,R, Bittner,J, Weber,R, Miska,W and Schill,W-B (1998) Decreased sperm motility in older men might be due to increased flagellar zinc concentration. 1st World Congress on The Aging Male, 05.02.-08.02.98, Geneva, Switzerland Henkel,R, Müller,C, Stalf,T, Schill,W-B and Franken,DR (1998) Use of failed-ferilized oocytes for diagnostic zona binding purposes after sperm binding improvement. 29th SASOG Congress, 08.03.-12.03.98, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Abstractbook Henkel,R, Sánchez,R and Schill,W-B (1998) Sperm separation with SpermFertil® distinguishes between reactive oxygen species generated by sperm or leukocytes. 29th SASOG Congress, 08.03.-12.03.98, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Abstractbook 79. Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1998) Multiple regression analysis of sperm motility and different parameters of genital tract inflammation. Hum Reprod 13: 279-280 80. Huwe,P, Gesell,St, Diemer,Th, Henkel,R and Weidner,W (1998) Influence of antibiotics on sperm motility in vitro. Hum Reprod 13: 147 81. Sánchez,R, Baltes,P, Peña,P, Villegas,J, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B, Miska,W (1998) Presence of a CBG-like SERPIN in the female genital tract. Andrologia 30: 175-176 82. Henkel,R, Bittner,J, Weber,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (1998) Determination of zinc in the human sperm flagellum and its correlation to motility. Andrologia 30: 173-174 83. Müller,C, Henkel,R, Stürzebecher,J, Hesse,S, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (1998) Inhibition of human acrosin by low molecular mass inhibitors of the benzamidine-type. Andrologia 30: 183 84. Miska,W, Sánchez,R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1998) Sperm separation with SpermFertil® distinguishes between reactive oxygen species generated by sperm or leukocytes. J Biolum Chemilum 13: 203 85. Müller,C, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1998) The use of the hypoosmotic swelling test to predict fertilization in IVF. Fertil Steril 70 (Suppl 1): S265, P-443 86. Sánchez,R, Peña,P, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1998) Immunohistochemical localization of a CBG-like SERPIN in the human sperm acrosome. Fertil Steril 70 (Suppl 1): S388, P-839 87. Henkel,R, Stalf,T, Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Schill,W-B und Miska,W (1998) Neue Untersuchungen zur Biochemie und Physiologie der Mantelfasern von Säugerspermatozoen. 10. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 08.-10.10.98, Münster, Germany; Abstractbook p. 44 88. Miska,W, Zwartenkot,E, Baltes,P, Linder,M, Schill,W-B und Henkel,R (1998) Differentielle MALDI-ToF-MS-Analyse eines CBG-ähnlichen Proteins aus unterschiedlichen Proben. 10. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 08.-10.10.98, Münster, Germany; Abstractbook p. 55 89. Köhn,FM, Müller,C, Drescher,D, El Mulla,KF, Neukamm,C, Henkel,R, Habenicht,UF and Schill,W-B (1998) Effect of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensins on human sperm functions. 10. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 08.-10.10.98, Münster, Germany; Abstractbook p. 46 90. Huwe,P, Gesell,S, Diemer,T, Henkel,R und Weidner,W (1998) Der Einfluß verschiedener Antibiotika auf die Motilität von humanen Spermatozoen in vitro. 10. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 08.-10.10.98, Münster, Germany; Abstractbook p. 48 91. Miska,W, Sánchez,R, Miska,G, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1999) Differentiation of reactive oxygen species generated in sperm or leukocytes. Reprod Dom Anim 34: 42 92. Henkel,R, Hanschke,A and Schill,W-B (1999) Impairment of sperm motility by inflammatory parameters. Reprod Dom Anim 34: 26 93. Henkel,R, Müller,C and Schill,W-B (1999) Evaluation of the hypoosmotic swelling test for use in male factor infertility diagnosis. Reprod Dom Anim 34: 27 94. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1999) Biochemical and immunological characterization of low molecular outer dense fiber polypeptides of bull spermatozoa. Reprod Dom Anim 34: 44 95. Sánchez,R, Peña,P, Hanschke,A, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1999) Seasonal changes in human sperm chromatin condensation. First cases from the southern hemisphere (Chile) Reprod Dom Anim 34: 15 96. Miska W, Baltes P, Sánchez R and Henkel R (1999) In vivo modulation of the acrosome reaction in the female genital tract by a CBG-like SERPIN. SERPINS, 27.06.-01.07.99, Cambridge, UK, Abstract book PM72 97. Henkel,R, Bittner,J, Weber,R, Miska,W, Schill,W-B (1999) Decreased sperm motility in older men might be due to increased flagellar zinc concentration. 5th Symposium of Andrology in the Nineties, Cape Town, South Africa, 25.-27.03.99 Abstractbook P-11 98. Miska,W, Baltes,P, Sánchez,R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1999) Acrosome reaction is in vivo modulated by a CBG-like protein. 5th Symposium of Andrology in the Nineties, Cape Town, South Africa, 25.-27.03.99 Abstractbook P-12 99. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (1999) Biochemical and immunological characterization of low-molecular mass outer dense fibre proteins of bovine spermatozoa. Andrologia 31: 388 100. Miska,W, Zwartenkot,E, Baltes,P, Sánchez,R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2000) MALDI-ToF-MS analysis of a CBG-like protein. Reprod Dom Anim 35: 30 101. Miska,W, Seefeldt-Schmidt,B and Henkel,R (2000) Characterization of two distinct polypeptides in bovine outer dense fibers. Reprod Dom Anim 35: 12-13 102. Henkel,R, Defosse,K, Weißmann,N and Miska,W (2000) Assessment of the energy consumption of human spermatozoa related to motility. Reprod Dom Anim 35: 14 103. Henkel,R, Baldauf,Ch, Bittner,J, Miska,W and Weidner,W (2000) Elimination of zinc from sperm flagella during epididymal transit is important for motility. Hum Reprod 15: 101-102 104. Henkel,R, Baldauf,Ch, Bittner,J, Miska,W and Weidner,W (2000) The importance of the elimination of zinc from spermatozoa during epididymal transit for motility. Andrologia 32: 369-370 105. Löffler,M, Dietz,C, Hayek-Ouassini,M, Henkel,R and Simmonds,A (2000) Localization and function of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase of pyrimidine synthesis in mammalian germ cells. Abstract book XVIIth International Arginine/Pyrimidine Conference, 09.-12.09.2000, Valencia, Spain 106. Baldauf,Ch, Miska,W, Weidner,W und Henkel,R (2000) Zinkeliminierung aus Flagellen ist essentiell für die Spermienmotilität. Abstract book 50. Kongreß der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Urologie, 20.09.-23.09.00, Hamburg, Germany 107. Heidorn,F, Henkel,R und Weiler,G (2000) Sequenzanalyse mitochondrialer DNA an Einzelspermatozoen. Rechtsmedizin 108. Hayek-Ouassini,M, Fairbanks,LD, Henkel,R, Simmonds,HA, Rudnik,J, Löffler,M (2000) Determination of pyrimidine and purine metabolites in human seminal plasma. 5th Dies Andrologicus, 25.11.00, Marburg, Germany 109. Villegas,J, Sánchez,R, Soto,L, Risopatrón,J, Bustos,L, Henkel,R (2000) Metabolitos reactivos de oxigeno: Evaluación del efecto sobre el espermatozoide humano. Informe preliminar. Actualidad Andrológica, Asociación Española de Andrología (ASESA) 110. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B und Miska,W (2001) New aspects concerning the structure of outer dense fibres in bull spermatozoa. Andrologia 33: 180 111. Baldauf,Ch, Miska,W, Weidner,W and Henkel,R (2001) Identification of a zinc binding protein in bovine epididymal fluid. 26. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany, Abstract book p. 15 112. Wroblewski,N, Miska,W, Weidner,W, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2001) Influence on human sperm motility by addition of different chelators. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany, Abstract book p. 46 113. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (2001) Localization of a 11-kDa polypeptide in the outer dense fibers of bull spermatozoa. 26. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany, Abstract book p. 71 114. Miska,W, Peña,P, Sánchez,R, Vásquez,B, Vasconcellos,A, Henkel,R (2001) Immunocytochemical localization of a CBG-like SERPIN in ovarian connective tissue. 26. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany, Abstract book p. 22 115. Henkel,R, Defosse,K, Weißmann,N, Weidner,W, Schill,W-B, Miska,W (2001) Flagellar zinc content and energy consumption of human spermatozoa. 26. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany, Abstract book p. 68 116. Stalf,T, Henkel,R, Herrero,J, Hajimohammad,M, Mehnert,C, Gips,H (2001) DNA-Fragmentierung humaner Spermatozoen und Outcome im IVF/ICSI-Programm. Organon-Symposium für junge, forschende Reproduktionsmediziner, 04.-06.05.2001, Freiburg, Germany 117. Miska,W, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B, Sánchez,R (2001) Possible In Vivo Modulation of Human Sperm Acrosome Reaction by a CBG-like Protein. J. Androl. (May/June 2001 Supplement) p. 202 118. Henkel,R, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf,T, Mehnert,C, Herrero,J, Menkveld,R, Schill,WB, Kruger,T, Gips,H (2001) Influence of DNA integrity on fertilisation and pregnancy. 17th Meeting of the ESHRE, 01.-04.07.2001, Lausanne, Switzerland 119. Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Henkel,R (2001) Seasonal changes of chromatin condensation in human sperm. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001, Abstract book 120. Henkel,R, Defosse,K, Weißmann,N, Schill,W-B, Miska,W (2001) Human sperm zinc content and energy consumption. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001, Abstract book 121. Henkel,R, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf,T, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Kruger,T, Gips,H (2001) Influence of DNA integrity on fertilisation and pregnancy. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001, Abstract book 122. Henkel,R, Wroblewski,N, Miska,W, Schill,W-B (2001) Dose-dependent effect of different chelators on motility of human spermatozoa. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001, Abstract book 123. Henkel,R, Teichmann,U, Schill,W-B (2001) Influence of different heavy metals on acrosome reaction and motility of human spermatozoa. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001, Abstract book 124. Menkveld,R, El-Garem,Y, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2001) Relationship between acrosome size and acrosome reaction. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001, Abstract book 125. Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Henkel,R (2001) Seasonal changes of chromatin condensation in human sperm. 27th Congress of the SASOG, Sun City, South Africa, 19.-22.08.2001, Abstract book 126. Menkveld,R, El-Garem,Y, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2001) Relationship between acrosome size and acrosome reaction. 27th Congress of the SASOG, Sun City, South Africa, 19.-22.08.2001, Abstract book 127. Henkel,R, Hajimohammad,C, Stalf,T, Hoogendijk,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B and Kruger,TF (2001) Importance to evaluate sperm DNA fragmentation prior to IVF. Abstract book der Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Reproduktionsmedizin, p. 11 128. Wroblewski,N, Miska,W, Schill, W-B and Henkel,R (2001) Qualitative changes in human sperm motility pattern following administration of chelators. Abstract book der Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Reproduktionsmedizin, p. 9 129. Miska,W, Peña,P, Vasconcellos,A, Vásquez,B, Henkel,R, Sánchez,R (2001) Immunocytochemical localization of transcortin in human ovarian connective tissue. Abstract book der Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Reproduktionsmedizin, p. 19 130. Villegas,J, Catalán,S, Soto,L, Henkel,R and Sánchez,R (2001) Reactive oxygen species (ROS) induce reversible capacitation in human spermatozoa. Abstract book of the 17th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 25.-30.11.2001, Melbourne, Australia 131. Henkel,R, Jung,A and Schill,W-B (2001) Molecular aspects of declining sperm motility in older men. The Aging Male 4: 275 132. Henkel,R, El-Garem,Y, Schill,W-B and Menkveld,R (2002) Relationship between acrosomal function and morphology. Tagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, p. 74 133. Monsees,TK, Kos,P, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2002) Bradykinin-degrading proteases in peritubular cells of the rat testis. Tagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, p. 7 134. Wroblewski,N, Miska,W, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2002) Dose-dependent effect of different chelators on motility of human spermatozoa. Andrologia 34: 135 135. Henkel,R, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf, T, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Kruger,TF and Gips,H (2002) DNA fragmentation of spermatozoa have an effects on pregnancy but not fertilization rate. Andrologia 34: 131 136. Henkel,R, Teichmann,U and Schill,W-B (2002) Influence of different heavy metals on acrosome reaction and motility of human spermatozoa. Andrologia 34: 131-132 137. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B, Miska,W (2002) Localization of a third protein component in mammalian outer dense fibers. Andrologia 34: 143 138. Henkel,R, Menkveld,R, El-Garem,Y and Schill,W-B (2002) Acrosomal function is dependent on the size of the acrosome. Andrologia 34: 132 139. Slavov,M, Henkel,R, Steger,K, Bergmann,M, Weidner,W and Schroeder-Printzen,I (2002) Chromatin condensation and expression of nuclear proteins in rabbit epididymal and testicular spermatozoa and spermatids - preliminary results to establish an animal model for seminal duct obstruction. Andrologia 34: 128-129 140. Miska,W, Peña,P, Vásquez,B, Vasconcellos,A, Henkel,R and Sánchez,R (2002) Detection and localization of a transcortin-like substance in ovarian connecting tissue. Andrologia 34: 133 141. Henkel,R, Baldauf,C, Miska,W, Weidner,W and Schill,W-B (2002) Zinc eliminated from bull spermatozoa is taken up by cauda epididymis and vas deferens. Abstract book of the Third International Conference on the Epididymis, 29.05.-01.06.2002, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, P40 142. Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Bödeker,H-R, Scheibelhut,C, Stalf,T, Jung,A, Gips,H and Schill,W-B (2002) Do sperm function tests contribute to fertility prognosis? Andrologia 34: 264-265 143. Monsees,TK, Kos,P, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2002) Identification of protease activities in testicular rat peritubular cells. Andrologia 34: 279 144. Slavov,M, Schroeder-Printzen,I, Henkel,R, Steger,K, Bergmann,M, Failing,K and Weidner,W (2002) Determination of chromatin condensation and nuclear proteins in testicular and epididymal spermatozoa and round spermatids in a standardized rabbit of obstructive azoospermia. Andrologia 34: 280-281 145. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (2002) New findings on the cortical structure of mammalian outer dense fibres. 9th International Symposium on Spermatology, Cape Town, South Africa, 06.-11.10.2002; Abstractbook p 59 146. Miska,W, Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (2002) New findings on the cortical structure of mammalian outer dense fibres. Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Spermatology, Cape Town, South Africa, 06.-11.10.2002, Monduzzi Editore, Bologna, Italy, Eds.: G. Van der Horst, D. Franken, R. Bornman, T. Bornman, S. Dyer, pp. 113-116 147. Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Bödeker,R-H, Scheibelhut,C, Stalf,T, Mehnert,C and Schill,W-B (2002) Impact of different sperm functions on fertilization and pregnancy. Asian J Androl 4 (Suppl. 3): 35-37 148. Henkel,R, Baldauf,C, Miska,W, Weidner,W, Schroeder-Printzen,I and Schill,W-B (2002) Resorption of spermatozoal zinc in epididymis and vas deferens. Tagung des Arbeitskreises Molekularbiologie der DGGEF, 15.-17.11.2002, Münster, Germany; Abstract book 149. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (2003) Localication of a new polypeptide in mammalian outer dense fibres. Andrologia 35: 11 150. Baldauf,C, Miska,W, Weidner,W, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2003) Principal cells in the cauda epiddymis resorb zinc eliminated from spermatozoa. Andrologia 35: 3 151. Eickhoff,R, Baldauf,C, Wennemuth,G, Seitz,J, Suga,Y, Henkel,R and Meinhardt,A (2003) Influence of the macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) on the distribution of zinc and sulfhydryl groups in maturing rat spermatozoa. Anal Anat Suppl. 185: 16 152. Stalf,T, Schuppe,HC, Henkel,R, Weidner,W, Schill,W-B, Tinneberg,H-R and Gips,H (2003) Limitations for ICSI, MESA, TESE? Andrologia 35: 181-183 153. Stalf,T, Hajimohammad,M, Hoogendijk,C, Mehnert,C, Menkveld,R, Gips,H, Schill,W-B, Kruger,TF and Henkel,R (2003) IVF outcome is related to sperm DNA fragmentation but not to apoptosis. Hum Reprod 18 Suppl. 1: 151 154. Henkel,R, Baldauf,C, Eickhoff,R, Koyro,H-W and Meinhardt,A (2003) Influence of the macrophage migration inhibitory factor on sperm zinc content. Reproduktionsmedizin 19: 237 155. Henkel,R, Kierspel,E, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf,T, Hoogendijk,C, Mehnert,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B and Kruger TF (2003) Do reactive oxygen species affect sperm DNA fragmentation, fertilization and pregnancy in IVF? Reproduktionsmedizin 19: 227 156. Henkel,R, Kierspel,E, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf,T, Mehnert,C, Hoogendijk,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Gips,H and Kruger,TF (2003) What causes Sperm DNA Fragmentation-related Pregnancy Failure - Apoptosis or ROS? 3. Tagung des Arbeitskreises Molekularbiologie der DGGEF, 07.-08.11.2003, Gießen, Germany, Abstract book 157. Henkel,R, Baldauf,C, Miska,W, Weidner,W and Schill,W-B (2003) Zinc eliminated from bull spermatozoa is taken up by cauda epididymis and vas deferens. In: The Third International Conference on the Epididymis, Eds. Hinton,BT & Turner,TT, The Van Doren Company, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, p. 332 158. Mehnert,C, Hendrischk,AK, Stalf,T, Tinneberg,H-R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2004) Establishment of a protein-free primary cell culture of bovine epididymal epithelial cells. Vet. Med. Austria 91, Suppl. 2: 45 159. Henkel,R, Kierspel,E, Stalf,T, Mehnert,C, Hoogendijk,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B and Kruger,TF (2004) Assessment of the effect of intrinsic and extrinsic ROS on sperm functions. Vet. Med. Austria 91, Suppl. 2: 28-29 160. Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2004) Sperm function and outcome of assisted reproduction. 1st World Congress and Workshops on Assisted Fertilization, Conception and Molecular Reproduction, 13.-19.03.2004, Cairo, Egypt, Abstract book, p 43 161. Stalf,T, Kierspel,E, Menkveld,R, Kruger,TF, Tinneberg,H-R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2004) Effect of intrinsic and extrinsic ROS on sperm functions. Hum Reprod 19: Suppl. 1, i191 162. Hoogendijk CF, Kruger TF, Lombard C and Henkel R (2004) Correlation of human sperm DNA fragmentation and apoptosis rate with normal sperm morphology. 48th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2004; Abstract book 163. Henkel,R, Mehnert,C, Hendrischk,AK, Stalf,T, Tinneberg,HR and Schill,W-B (2004) Culture of bovine epididymal epithelial cells in a protein-free cell culture medium. Andrologia 36: 229 164. Mehnert,C, Schuppe,H-C, Stalf,T, Henkel,R, Weidner,W, Tinneberg,H-R and Schill,W-B (2004) Importance of sperm origin for the outcome of ICSI. Andrologia 36: 184 165. Slavov,M, Diemer,T, Schroeder-Printzen,I, Henkel,R, Steger,K, Bergmann,M and Weidner,W (2004) Chromatin condensation and expression of nuclear proteins in spermatozoa and round spermatids in vasectomized rabbits. Andrologia 36: 185 166. Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Bödeker,R-H, Scheibelhut,C, Jung,A, Schuppe,H-C, Stalf,T, Tinneberg,H-R, Schubert,J, Schill,W-B (2005) Welchen Beitrag leisten die Spermatozoenfunktionstests zur Fertilitätsdiagnose? - Do sperm function tests contribute to fertility prognosis? 43. Tagung der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, Dresden, Germany, 20.-23.04.2005 (submitted) 167. Henkel,R, Stalf,T, Börner,M, Hoogendijk,C, Mehnert,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Kruger,TF (2005) IVF outcome is related to sperm DNA fragmentation but not to apoptosis. Annual Meeting of the American Urological Assosciation, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 21.-26.05.2005 (submitted) 168. Henkel,R, Mehnert,C, Stalf,T, Menkveld,R, Kruger,TF, Tinneberg,H-R, Schill,W-B (2005) Effect of intrinsic and extrinsic ROS on sperm functions. Annual Meeting of the American Urological Assosciation, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 21.-26.05.2005 (submitted) 169. Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Schuppe,H-C, Jung,A, Schubert,J, Schill,W-B (2005) Molecular aspects of declining sperm motility in older men. Annual Meeting of the American Urological Assosciation, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 21.-26.05.2005 (submitted) Poster 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Dannhorn,D, Henkel,R und Kirchner,C (1988) Synthese von Uteroglobin in der Blastozyste des Kaninchens? Nachweis durch Autoradiographie und Immunzytochemie. XIII. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 11.02.-12.02.88, Hannover Haidl,G, Henkel,R, Miska,W and Friedrich,K (1991) Composition of human outer dense fibers and their significance to flagellar movement. 11th North American Testis Workshop, 24.04. - 27.04.91, Montreal, Canada In: The Male Germ Cell: Spermatogonium to Fertilization Henkel,R, Friedrich,K, Haidl,G, Miska,W und Gips,H (1991) Biochemische Untersuchungen der outer dense fibers. Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität, 29.05. - 01.06.91, Goslar, Germany Fehl,P, Henkel,R, Kleinstein,J und Miska,W (1991) Induktion der Akrosomreaktion durch humane Follikularflüssigkeit. Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität, 29.05. - 01.06.91, Goslar Haidl,G, and Henkel,R (1991) Isolation and partial characterization of the outer dense fibers of human spermatozoa. XIX. Jahrestagung der Arbeitsgemeinschaft Dermatologische Forschung, 15.11. - 17.11.91, Graz, Austria Henkel,R, Stalf,T, Miska,W, Gips,H and Schill,W-B (1992) Isolation and partial characterization of the outer dense fiber proteins of human spermatozoa. XIV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 22.11. - 27.11.92, Caracas, Venezuela Stalf,T, Henkel,R, Miska,W and Schill,W.-B. (1993) Neue Erkenntnisse zu den Mantelfasern humaner Spermatozoen. XVIII. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 25.-26.02.93, Hannover Schill,W-B, Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W and Gips,H (1993) Evaluation of acrosomal reaction by low temperature in human spermatozoa is of predictive value for IVF. V. International Congress of Andrology 02.-06.05.93, Tokyo, Japan Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W, Schill,W-B and Gips,H (1993) Evaluation of acrosin activity by gelatinolysis is predictive for IVF. VIII. World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Alternate Assisted Reproduction, 12.-15.09.93, Kyoto, Japan Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Lombard,CJ (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases? 38. Academic Yearday, 04.08.94, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W, Schill,W-B, Kleinstein,J and Gips,H (1994) Gelatinolysis: A simple assay to evaluate acrosin activity predicts fertilization in IVF. 38. Academic Yearday, 04.08.94, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Lombard,CJ (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases. 27th Congress of the South African Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 07.-11.08.94, Sun City, South Africa Miska,W, Finkenzeller,C, Geiger,R, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1994) Zona binding assay using a bioluminescence-enhanced detection system.. 8. International Symposium on Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence, 05.-08.09.94, Cambridge, England Henkel,R, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Franken,DR (1994) Improvement of sperm binding to immature human oocytes by incubation in a chemically defined medium. 22nd Annual Congress Physiology Society of Southern Africa, 05.-07.10.94, Stellenbosch, South Africa Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Lombard,CJ (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases? 22nd Annual Congress Physiology Society of Southern Africa, 05.-07.10.94, Stellenbosch, South Africa Henkel,R, Franken,DR and Lombard,CJ (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases? 50. Annual Meeting of the American Fertility Society, 05.-10.11.94, San Antonio, Texas, USA Schaller,J, Henkel,R, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1994) Investigation of adhesion molecules and matrix proteins on human spermatozoa with different binding and penetration properties in the HOP-test. ADF, Würzburg, Germany Villegas,J, Miska,W, Stalf,T, Schalles,U, Henkel,R und Schill,W-B (1995) Herstellung von monoklonalen Antikörpern gegen das Mantelfaser-Hauptprotein aus Eber-Spermatozoen. 28. Jahrestagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 09.-10.03.95, Gießen, Germany Henkel,R, Cooper,S, Franken,DR, Kaskar,K and Schill,W-B (1995) Structural changes of zona pellucida due to incubation in a chemically defined medium cause improvement of sperm binding. 28. Jahrestagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 09.-10.03.95, Gießen, Germany Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Kruger,TF (1995) Inhibition of zona pellucida binding of human spermatozoa following exposure to solubilized human zonae pellucidae is due to acrosomal loss. 28. Jahrestagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 09.-10.03.95, Gießen, Germany Schalles,UK, Villegas,J, Henkel,R und Miska,W (1995) Immunelektronenmikroskopische Lokalisierung eines 30 kDa Polypeptids in den Mantelfasern von Spermatozoen verschiedener Säugetierspezies. 28. Jahrestagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 09.-10.03.95, Gießen, Germany Finkenzeller,Ch, Miska,W, Henkel,R und Schill,W-B (1995) Entwicklung eines Zonabindungs-Assays mittels enzymverstärkter Biolumineszenz. 28. Jahrestagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 09.-10.03.95, Gießen, Germany Henkel,R, Schaller,J, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1995) Investigation of adhesion molecules and matrix proteins on human sperm with different binding and penetration properties in the HOP-test. IX. World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, 03.-07.04.95, Vienna, Austria Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Lombard,CJ and Schill,W-B (1995) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases? IX. World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, 03.-07.04.95, Vienna, Austria Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Dose- and time dependent induction of human sperm acrosome reaction by means of solubilized zona pellucida proteins. IX. World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, 03.-07.04.95, Vienna, Austria Schaller,J, Henkel,R, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1995) Adhäsionsmoleküle an humanen Spermatozoen mit unterschiedlichen Bindungs- und Penetrationseigenschaften im HOP-Test. 38. Tagung der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 29.04.-03.05.95, Berlin, Germany Henkel,R, Schaller,J, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1995) Changes in expression of adhesion molecules on human sperm membrane after acrosome reaction. 11th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 28.06.-01.07.95, Hamburg, Germany Stalf,T, Sanchez,R, Henkel,R, Khanaga,O, Turley,H, Schill,W-B and Gips,H (1995) Comparison between two methods of sperm preparation for intracytoplasmic sperm injection. 11th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 28.06.-01.07.95, Hamburg, Germany Baltes,P, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1995) Further findings concerning the nature and function of the acrosome reaction-inducing substance (ARIS) of human follicular fluid (hFF). 11th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 28.06.-01.07.95, Hamburg, Germany Schalles,UK, Villegas,J, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1995) Evidence for an immunological difference among the medulla and cortex in mammalian sperm tail outer dense fibres (ODF). 11th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 28.06.-01.07.95, Hamburg, Germany Baltes,P, Sanchez,R, Schalles,UK, Villegas,J, Pena,P, Henkel,R, Turley,H and Miska,W (1995) Origin and nature of the acrosome reaction-inducing substance (ARIS) of human follicular fluid (hFF). International Symposium on Human Sperm Acrosome Reaction, 07.-09.09.95, Collioure, France Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Maritz,JS, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Studies on the kinetics of human sperm acrosome reaction. A mathematical model for assessment. International Symposium on Human Sperm Acrosome Reaction, 07.-09.09.95, Collioure, France Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Inhibition of zona binding using solubilized human zona pellucida. International Symposium on Human Sperm Acrosome Reaction, 07.-09.09.95, Collioure, France Sanchez,R, Concha,M, Ichikawa,T, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1995) Glass wool filtration reduces reactive oxygen species by elimination of leukocytes in oligozoospermic patients. XV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 17.-22.09.95, Montpellier, France Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K and Schill,W-B (1995) Chemical manipulation of immature human zona pellucida enhances sperm binding. 51. Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 07.-12.10.95, Seattle, USA Henkel,R, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Studies on the kinetics of human sperm acrosome reaction. 51. Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 07.-12.10.95, Seattle, USA Sánchez,R, Baltes,P, Peña,P, Villegas,J, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1996) Immunohistochemical localization of a CBG-like 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. SERPIN in human fallopian tubes at various reproductive stages. Immunhistochemische Lokalisierung eines CBG-ähnlichen SERPINs im menschlichen Eileiter zu verschiedenen Zeiten des Zyklus. Tagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 14-15.03.96, Leipzig, Germany Henkel,R, Ichikawa,T, Sánchez,R, Miska,W and Schill,W-B (1996) Effect of reactive oxygen species on human sperm motility. Einfluß reaktiver Sauerstoffspezies auf die Motilität menschlicher Spermatozoen. Tagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 14-15.03.96, Leipzig, Germany Oeda,T, Ichikawa,T, Henkel,R, Nagai,A, Schill,W-B and Ohmori,H (1996) N-Acetyl-L-Cystein scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS) from human semen. 84th Meeting of the Japanese Urological Society, 03.-06.04.96, Okayama, Japan Miska,W, Baltes,P, Sanchez,R, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1996) Possible involvement of a CBG-like SERPIN in in vivo modulation of the acrosome reaction. International Symposium on the Chemistry and Biology of SERPINS, 13.04.-16.04.96, Chapel Hill, USA Miska W, Monsees T, Finkenzeller Ch, Franken DR, Schill W-B, Henkel R (1996) Evaluation of the bioluminescence-enhanced zona binding assay. 9th International Symposium on Bioluminescence and Chemiluminescence, 04.10.-08.10.1996, Woods Hole, MA, USA Miska,W, Schalles,U, Villegas,J and Henkel,R (1996) Immunelectron microscopic studies on outer dense fibres. The Fate of the Male Germ Cell, Symposium, 05.12.-06.12.96, Hamburg Baltes P, Sánchez R, Henkel R, Miska W (1996) Putative role of a SERPIN in modulation of acrosome reaction. The Fate of the Male Germ Cell, 05.-06.12.1996, Hamburg Sánchez,R, Baltes,P, Peña,P, Villegas,J, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B, Miska,W (1997) Presence of a CBG-like SERPIN in the female genital tract. Workshop Molecular Andrology, 05.05.-06.05.97, Rauischholzhausen, Germany Henkel,R, Bittner,J, Weber,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (1997) Determination of zinc in the human sperm flagellum and its correlation to motility. Workshop Molecular Andrology, 05.05.-06.05.97, Rauischholzhausen, Germany Müller,C, Henkel,R, Stürzebecher,J, Hesse,S, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (1997) Inhibition of human acrosin by low molecular mass inhibitors of the benzamidine-type. Workshop Molecular Andrology, 05.05.-06.05.97, Rauischholzhausen, Germany Henkel,R, Bittner,J, Weber,R and Miska,W (1997) The importance of flagellar zinc for human sperm motility. VIth International Congress of Andrology, 25.-29.05.1997, Salzburg, Austria Oeda,T, Henkel,R, Nagai,A, Schill, W-B and Ohmori,H (1997) N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine scavenges reactive oxygen species in human semen. VIth International Congress of Andrology, 25.-29.05.1997, Salzburg, Austria Müller,C, Stürzebecher,J, Hesse,S, Schill,W-B, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1997) Evaluation of benzamidine-type acrosin inhibitors. VIth International Congress of Andrology, 25.-29.05.1997, Salzburg, Austria Miska,W, Baltes,P, Sánchez,R and Henkel,R (1997) Characterization of the acrosome reaction-inducing substance of human follicular fluid. VIth International Congress of Andrology, 25.-29.05.97, Salzburg, Austria Henkel,R, Monsees,T, Franken,DR and Miska,W (1997) Development of a new zona pellucida binding assay. 41st Academic Yearday of the University of Stellenbosch, 20.08.97-21.08.97, Stellenbosch, South Africa Henkel,R, Oeda,T, Ohmori,H and Schill,W-B (1997) Reduzierung von reaktiven Sauerstoffspezies in menschlichem Ejakulat durch. N-Acetyl-L-Cystein. IX. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 12.09.-13.09.97, Lübeck, Germany Monsees,TK, Henkel,R, Miska,W and Schill (1997) Einfluß von Gossypol auf die sekretorische Funktion von Sertoli-Zellen. IX. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 12.09.-13.09.97, Lübeck, Germany Henkel,R, Monsees,T, Müller,C, Stalf,T, Franken,DR, Gips,H und Schill,W-B (1997) Einsatz von erfolglos fertilisierten Eizellen im Hemizona Assay nach struktureller Veränderung der Zona. 5. Dreiländertagung ‘Fertilität und Sterilität’, 18.09.-20.09.97, Schwäbisch-Gmünd, Germany Müller,C, Stürzebecher,J, Hesse,S, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B und Miska,W (1997) Charakterisierung verschiedener Akrosininhibitoren vom Benzamidin-Typ. 5. Dreiländertagung ‘Fertilität und Sterilität’, 18.09.-20.09.97, Schwäbisch-Gmünd, Germany Huwe,P, Gesell,St, Diemer,Th, Henkel,R and Weidner,W (1998) Influence of antibiotics on sperm motility in vitro. 14th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 21.-24.06.98, Gothenburg, Sweden Miska,W, Sánchez,R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1998) Sperm separation with SpermFertil® distinguishes between reactive oxygen species generated by sperm or leukocytes. 10th Int. Symp. on Biolum. & Chemilum., 04.-08.09.1998, Bologna, Italy Müller,C, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1998) The use of the hypoosmotic swelling test to predict fertilization in IVF. 16th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 03.-09.10.98, San Francisco, USA Sánchez,R, Peña,P, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1998) Immunohistochemical localization of a CBG-like SERPIN in the human 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. sperm acrosome. 16th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 03.-09.10.98, San Francisco, USA Henkel,R, Stalf,T, Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Schill,W-B und Miska,W (1998) Neue Untersuchungen zur Biochemie und Physiologie der Mantelfasern von Säugerspermatozoen. 10. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 08.-10.10.98, Münster, Germany Miska,W, Zwartenkot,E, Baltes,P, Linder,M, Schill,W-B und Henkel,R (1998) Differentielle MALDI-ToF-MS-Analyse eines CBG-ähnlichen Proteins aus unterschiedlichen Proben. 10. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 08.-10.10.98, Münster, Germany Köhn,FM, Müller,C, Drescher,D, El Mulla,KF, Neukamm,C, Henkel,R, Habenicht,UF and Schill,W-B (1998) Effect of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensins on human sperm functions. 10. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 08.-10.10.98, Münster, Germany Huwe,P, Gesell,S, Diemer,T, Henkel,R und Weidner,W (1998) Der Einfluß verschiedener Antibiotika auf die Motilität von humanen Spermatozoen in vitro. 10. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 08.-10.10.98, Münster, Germany Miska,W, Sánchez,R, Miska,G, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1999) Differentiation of reactive oxygen species generated in sperm or leukocytes. 32. Jahrestagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 18.-19.02.1999, Hannover, Germany Henkel,R, Hanschke,A and Schill,W-B (1999) Impairment of sperm motility by inflammatory parameters. 32. Jahrestagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 18.-19.02.1999, Hannover, Germany Henkel,R, Müller,C and Schill,W-B (1999) Evaluation of the hypoosmotic swelling test for use in male factor infertility diagnosis. 32. Jahrestagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 18.-19.02.1999, Hannover, Germany Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1999) Biochemical and immunological characterization of low molecular outer dense fiber polypeptides of bull spermatozoa. 32. Jahrestagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 18.-19.02.1999, Hannover, Germany Sánchez,R, Peña,P, Hanschke,A, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1999) Seasonal changes in human sperm chromatin condensation. First cases from the southern hemisphere (Chile). 32. Jahrestagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 18.-19.02.1999, Hannover, Germany Miska,W, Zwartenkot,E, Baltes,P, Sánchez,R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2000) MALDI-ToF-MS analysis of a CBG-like protein. 33. Jahrestagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 17.-18.02.00, Berlin, Germany Henkel,R, Baldauf,Ch, Bittner,J, Miska,W and Weidner,W (2000) Elimination of zinc from sperm flagella during epididymal transit is important for motility. 16th Meeting of the ESHRE, 25.06.-28.06.2000, Bologna, Italy Villegas,J, Sánchez,R, Soto,L, Risopatrón,J, Bustos,L, Henkel,R (2000) Metabolitos reactivos de oxigeno: Evaluación del efecto sobre el espermatozoide humano. Informe preliminar. Encuentro Iberoamericano de Andrología, 04.12.-07.12.2000, Cartagena de Indias, Chile Henkel,R, Defosse,K, Weißmann,N, Weidner,W, Schill,W-B, Miska,W (2001) Flagellar zinc content and energy consumption of human spermatozoa. 26. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B, Miska,W (2001) Localization of a 11-kDa polypeptide in the outer dense fibers of bull spermatozoa. 26. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany Miska W, Henkel R, Schill WB, Sánchez R (2001) Possible in vivo modulation of human sperm acrosome reaction by a CBG-like protein. VIIth International Congress of Andrology, 15.-19.6.200, Montreal, Canada Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Henkel,R (2001) Seasonal changes of chromatin condensation in human sperm. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001 Henkel,R, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf,T, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Kruger,T, Gips,H (2001) Influence of DNA integrity on fertilisation and pregnancy. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001 Henkel,R, Teichmann,U, Schill,W-B (2001) Influence of different heavy metals on acrosome reaction and motility of human spermatozoa. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001 Menkveld,R, El-Garem,Y, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2001) Relationship between acrosome size and acrosome reaction. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001 Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Henkel,R (2001) Seasonal changes of chromatin condensation in human sperm. 27th Congress of the SASOG, Sun City, South Africa, 19.-22.08.2001 Menkveld,R, El-Garem,Y, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2001) Relationship between acrosome size and acrosome reaction. 27th Congress of the SASOG, Sun City, South Africa, 19.-22.08.2001 Henkel,R, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf, T, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B, Kruger,TF and Gips,H (2001) DNA fragmentation of spermatozoa affects pregnancy but not fertilization rate. XIII. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 06.-08.09.2001, Berlin, Germany 82. Henkel,R, Teichmann,U and Schill,W-B (2001) Influence of different heavy metals on acrosome reaction and motility of human spermatozoa. XIII. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 06.-08.09.2001, Berlin, Germany 83. Henkel,R, Menkveld,R, El-Garem,Y and Schill,W-B (2001) Acrosomal function is dependent on the size of the acrosome. XIII. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 06.-08.09.2001, Berlin, Germany 84. Wroblewski,N, Miska,W, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2001) Dose-dependent effect of different chelators on motility of human spermatozoa. XIII. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 06.-08.09.2001, Berlin, Germany 85. Miska,W, Peña,P, Vásquez,B, Vasconcellos,A, Henkel,R and Sánchez,R (2001) Detection and localization of a transcortin-like substance in ovarian connectin tissue. XIII. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 06.-08.09.2001, Berlin, Germany 86. Henkel,R, Hajimohammad,C, Stalf,T, Hoogendijk,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B and Kruger,TF (2001) Importance to evaluate sperm DNA fragmentation prior to IVF. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Reproduktionsmedizin, 16.-17.11.2001, Gießen, Germany 87. Wroblewski,N, Miska,W, Schill, W-B and Henkel,R (2001) Qualitative changes in human sperm motility pattern following administration of chelators. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Reproduktionsmedizin, 16.-17.11.2001, Gießen, Germany 88. Miska,W, Peña,P, Vasconcellos,A, Vásquez,B, Henkel,R, Sánchez,R (2001) Immunocytochemical localization of transcortin in human ovarian connective tissue. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Reproduktionsmedizin, 16.-17.11.2001, Gießen, Germany 89. Villegas,J, Catalán,S, Soto,L, Henkel,R and Sánchez,R (2001) Reactive oxygen species (ROS) induce reversible capacitation in human spermatozoa. 17th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 25.-30.11.2001, Melbourne, Australia 90. Henkel,R, El-Garem,Y, Schill,W-B and Menkveld,R (2002) Relationship between acrosomal function and morphology. 35. Jahrestagung zur Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 14.-15.02.2002, Leipzig, Germany 91. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (2002) Localication of a new polypeptide in mammalian outer dense fibres. International Workshop New Trends in Molecular Andrology, 03.-04.05.2002, Rauischholzhausen, Germany 92. Baldauf,C, Miska,W, Weidner,W, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2002) Principal cells in the cauda epiddymis resorb zinc eliminated from spermatozoa. International Workshop New Trends in Molecular Andrology, 03.-04.05.2002, Rauischholzhausen, Germany 93. Henkel,R, Baldauf,C, Miska,W, Weidner,W and Schill,W-B (2002) Zinc eliminated from bull spermatozoa is taken up by cauda epididymis and vas deferens. Third International Conference on the Epididymis, 29.05.-01.06.2002, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA 94. Monsees,TK, Kos,P, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2002) Identification of protease activities in testicular rat peritubular cells. 14th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Andrology, 05.-07.09.2002, Jena, Germany 95. Slavov,M, Schroeder-Printzen,I, Henkel,R, Steger,K, Bergmann,M, Failing,K and Weidner,W (2002) Determination of chromatin condensation and nuclear proteins in testicular and epididymal spermatozoa and round spermatids in a standardized rabbit of obstructive azoospermia. 14th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Andrology, 05.-07.09.2002, Jena, Germany 96. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (2002) New findings on the cortical structure of mammalian outer dense fibres. 9th International Symposium on Spermatology, 06.-11.10.2002; Cape Town, South Africa 97. Stalf,T, Hajimohammad,M, Hoogendijk,C, Mehnert,C, Menkveld,R, Gips,H, Schill,W-B, Kruger,TF and Henkel,R (2003) IVF outcome is related to sperm DNA fragmentation but not to apoptosis. 19th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 29.06.-02.07.2003, Madrid, Spain 98. Henkel,R, Baldauf,C, Eickhoff,R, Koyro,H-W and Meinhardt,A (2003) Influence of the macrophage migration inhibitory factor on sperm zinc content. Joint Annual Meeting of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Andrologie and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Reproduktionsmedizin, 11.-13.09.2003, München, Germany 99. Mehnert,C, Stalf,T, Kierspel,E, Menkveld,R, Kruger,TF, Tinneberg,H-R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2004) Effect of intrinsic and extrinsic ROS on sperm functions. 20th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 27.-30.06.2004, Berlin, Germany 100. Hoogendijk CF, Kruger TF, Lombard C and Henkel R (2004) Correlation of human sperm DNA fragmentation and apoptosis rate with normal sperm morphology. 48th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2004 101. Henkel,R, Mehnert,C, Hendrischk,AK, Stalf,T, Tinneberg,HR and Schill,W-B (2004) Culture of bovine epididymal epithelial cells in a protein-free cell culture medium. 3rd European Congress of Andrology together with the 16th Congress of German Society of Andrology, 11.-14.09.2004, Münster, Germany 102. Mehnert,C, Schuppe,H-C, Stalf,T, Henkel,R, Weidner,W, Tinneberg,H-R and Schill,W-B (2004) Importance of sperm origin for the outcome of ICSI. 3rd European Congress of Andrology together with the 16th Congress of German Society of Andrology, 11.-14.09.2004, Münster, Germany 103. Slavov,M, Diemer,T, Schroeder-Printzen,I, Henkel,R, Steger,K, Bergmann,M and Weidner,W (2004) Chromatin condensation and expression of nuclear proteins in spermatozoa and round spermatids in vasectomized rabbits. 3rd European Congress of Andrology together with the 16th Congress of German Society of Andrology, 11.-14.09.2004, Münster, Germany Lectures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Henkel,R, Dannhorn,DR, Petzold,U und Kirchner,C (1989) Polyvinylpyrrolidon als Proteinersatz in der in-vitro Kultur von Kaninchenblastocysten. Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität vom 07.12.-09.12.89 in Salzburg, Austria Henkel,R (1990) Proteinsekretion von Kaninchenblastocysten. Vortrag im reproduktionsbiologischen Kolloquium der Hautklinik Gießen am 04.12.90 Haidl,G, Hornik,S und Henkel,R (1991) Korrelation der gestörten Chromatinkondensation mit dem Akrosingehalt und der Fertilitätsrate. X. Andrologentagung der Sektion Andrologie der Gesellschaft für Dermatologie, Jena, 14. bis 16. Feb. 1991 Henkel,R, Haidl,G, Friedrich,K, Miska,W und Gips,H (1991) Charakterisierung der Mantelfasern menschlicher Spermatozoen. XVI. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, Leipzig, 21.-22.02.91 Henkel,R, Müller,C, Hornik,S, Haidl,G, Weißmann,N, Schill,W-B und Gips,H (1991) Zusammenhang zwischen Akrosinaktivität, Chromatinkondensation, akrosomaler Reaktion und Befruchtungsfähigkeit menschlicher Spermatozoen im IVF-Programm. Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität, 29.05. - 01.06.91, Goslar Haidl,G und Henkel,R (1991) Neue Aspekte zu einer auf defekten Mantelfasern beruhenden Flagellumstörung. Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität, 29.05. - 01.06.91, Goslar Henkel,R (1991) The prognostic value of some functional parameters of sperm for fertilization capacity in IVF. Invited lecture at the PIVET Medical Centre, 13.09.91, Perth, Australia Henkel,R (1991) Die Bedeutung andrologischer Funktionsdiagnostik für die IVF. Vortag am 13.11.91; Fortbildungsveranstaltung für niedergelassene Urologen, Gynäkologen und Dermatologen Henkel,R (1992) Spermatozoenmotilität und -funktionsparameter: Relevanz für Diagnostik und IVF. Eingeladener Vortrag im Reproduktionsbiologischen Kolloquium des Zentrums für Dermatologie und Andrologie der JLU, Gießen, 14.01.92 Henkel,R (1992) Bedeutung akrosomaler Parameter bei der IVF. Symposium am Zentrum für Dermatologie und Andrologie JLU Gießen Zentrum für Dermatologie und Andrologie der JLU Gießen, 14.02.92 Henkel,R (1992) Proteinchemische Charakterisierung der ODF. Symposium am Zentrum für Dermatologie und Andrologie JLU Gießen Zentrum für Dermatologie und Andrologie der JLU Gießen, 14.02.92 Henkel,R, Stalf,T, Miska,W und Gips,H (1992) Weitere proteinchemische Untersuchungen der Outer Dense Fibers humaner Spermatozoen. XVII. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung vom 05.03.-06.03.92, München Henkel,R (1992) Functional parameters of spermatozoa and fertilization in IVF. Invited lecture at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Tygerberg Hospital, 13.10.92, Tygerberg, South Africa Henkel,R (1992) Diagnostische Möglichkeiten von Zonabindungsassays und Mikromanipulation. Vortrag im Rahmen der IVF-Fortbildung am Zentrum für Frauenheilkunde und Geburtshilfe der JLU Gießen am 10.11.92 Henkel,R, Müller,C, Miska,W and Gips,H (1992) The acrosome reaction is a predictive parameter in rating the fertilizing capacity of human spermatozoa for IVF. XIV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 22.11. - 27.11.92, Caracas, Venezuela Schill,W-B, Henkel,R and Miska,W (1992) Biotests of sperm function. XIV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 22.11. 27.11.92, Caracas, Venezuela Miska,W, Henkel,R und Stalf,T (1993) Neue Aspekte zur Physiologie der Mantelfasern humaner Spermatozoen. Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität 06.-08.05.93, Lugano, Switzerland Henkel,R. (1993) Einfluß verschiedener Separationstechniken auf die Funktionen von menschlichen Spermatozoen. 37. Tagung der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 14.-18.07.93, Düsseldorf Henkel,R (1993) Sperma-Aufbereitungstechniken als Vorbedingung für die Assistierte Reproduktion. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 24.-25.09.93, Hamburg Henkel,R (1993) Methoden der Spermaaufbereitung für die assistierte Reproduktion. Eingeladener Vortrag auf einer 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. Fortbildungsveranstaltung für niedergelassene Gynäkologen am Zentrum für Dermatologie und Andrologie, 27.11.93 Henkel,R (1994) The selective capacity of glass wool filtration for normal chromatin condensed human spermatozoa: A possible therapeutic modality for male factor cases? Invited lecture at the Dept. Obstet. Gynaecol., Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa, 08.03.94 Henkel,R (1994) Influence of different sperm separation techniques on function of human spermatozoa. Invited lecture at the Dept. Obstet. Gynaecol., Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa, 15.03.94 Henkel,R (1994) The acrosome reaction is a predictive parameter in rating the fertilizing capacity of human spermatozoa for IVF. Invited lecture at the Dept. Obstet. Gynaecol., Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa, 29.03.94 Henkel,R (1994) Improvement of sperm binding to immature human zonae pellucida after incubation in a chemically defined medium. Invited lecture at the Dept. Obstet. Gynaecol., Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa, 17.05.94 Henkel,R (1994) Evaluation of acrosin activity by gelatinolysis is predictive for IVF. Invited lecture at the Dept. Obstet. Gynaecol., Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa, 24.05.94 Henkel,R (1994) Outer dense fibers of human spermatozoa. -Partial characterization and possible physiological functions-Invited lecture at the Dept. Obstet. Gynaecol., Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa, 07.06.94 Schill,W-B, Henkel,R, Sanchez,R, Khanaga,O, Turley,H, Haidl,G and Gips,H (1994) Sperm function tests: Do they have any predictive value? ESHRE 10th Annual Meeting, 25.-29.06.94, Brussels, Belgium Henkel,R (1994) Role of human sperm acrosome reaction for fertilization. Invited lecture at the Dept. Obstet. Gynaecol., Infertility Clinic, University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 28.06.94 Henkel,R, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Franken,DR (1994) Improvements of sperm binding to immature human oocytes by incubation in a chemically defined medium. 27th Congress of the South African Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 07.-11.08.94, Sun City, South Africa Kruger,TF, Henkel,R and Oehninger,SC (1994) Prediction of sperm fertilizing potential. 27th Congress of the South African Society of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 07.-11.08.94, Sun City, South Africa Henkel,R (1994) Organisation of a typical Andrology laboratory in Germany. Invited lecture at the Dept. Obstet. Gynaecol., Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa, 23.08.94 Sánchez,R, Miska,W, Concha,M, Henkel,R und Schill,W-B (1994) Differentialdiagnose reaktiver Sauerstoffspezies mittels Glaswollfiltration bei Patienten mit Oligozoospermie. II. Internationales Grazer Andrologie Symposium, 08.-10.09.94, Graz, Austria Henkel,R (1994) Development of a highly sensitive bioluminescence enhanced assay to detect zona pellucida proteins. Invited lecture at the Dept. Obstet. Gynaecol., Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa, 06.09.94 Franken,DR, Henkel,R and Kaskar,K (1994) Sperm-egg interaction. Invited lecture at the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Dept. Obstet. and Gynaecol., Norfolk, Virginia, USA, 03.11.94 Henkel,R (1995) Functional sperm parameters. Site visit of a committee of the European Academy of Andrology, 24.03.95, Gießen Henkel,R, Cooper,S, Franken,DR, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Structural changes of zona pellucida due to incubation in a chemically defined medium cause improvement of sperm binding. IX. World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, 03.-07.04.95, Vienna, Austria Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B and Habenicht,U-F (1995) The influence of solubilized human zona pellucida on zona binding and acrosome reaction of human sperm. 9th Biennial Congress of the Southern African Society of Reproductive Biology, 07.-08.06.95 Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K and Schill,W-B (1995) The importance of the human acrosome during zona pellucida binding. 9th Biennial Congress of the Southern African Society of Reproductive Biology, 07.-08.06.95 Henkel,R (1995) Einfluß von Zona pellucida auf Spermatozoen-Funktionsparameter. Vortrag im Rahmen des Reproduktionsbiologischen Kolloquiums am Zentrum für Dermatologie und Andrologie der JLU Gießen, 14.06.95 Henkel,R, Cooper,S, Kaskar,K, Schill,W-B, Franken,DR and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Improvement of sperm binding due to structural changes of human zona pellucida. 11th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 28.06.-01.07.95, Hamburg, Germany Henkel,R (1995) Einführung in die Methoden der Spermatozoenseparation. Eingeladener Vortrag auf einer Fortbildungsveranstaltung für niedergelassene Gynäkologen am Zentrum für Dermatologie und Andrologie der JLU, 26.08.95, 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. Gießen Köhn,FM, Henkel,R, El-Mulla,KF and Schill,W-B (1995) Physiopathology of acrosome dysfunctions. International Symposium on Human Sperm Acrosome Reaction, 07.-09.09.95, Collioure, France Schill,W-B, Köhn,F-M, Henkel,R and Haidl,G (1995) Biochemical aspects of semen analysis. XV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 17.-22.09.95, Montpellier, France Henkel,R (1995) Spermatozoenfunktionstests und Prädiktion der Ergebnisse assistierter Reproduktion. Tagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 29.-30.09.95, Marburg, Germany Bittner,J, Henkel,R, Weber,R, Hüther,F, Schill,W-B und Miska,W (1995) Entwicklung einer Methode zur getrennten Bestimmung von Zink in Kopf und Flagellum menschlicher Spermatozoen. Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität, 12.-14.10.1995, Innsbruck, Austria Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Kaskar,K and Habenicht,U-F (1995) Inhibition of zona binding using solubilized human zona pellucida: Defining bio-assay conditions to evaluate zona pellucida binding characteristics. Int. Symposium, Andrology in the Nineties; 18.-21.10.95, Genk, Belgium Franken,DR, Henkel,R, Cooper,S, Kaskar,K and Schill,W-B (1995) Chemical manipulation of immature human zona pellucida enhances sperm binding. Int. Symposium, Andrology in the Nineties; 18.-21.10.95, Genk, Belgium Oeda,T, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Ohmori,H (1996) Scavenging effect of N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (ACC) for reactive oxygen species (ROS) from human semen. A possible therapy in male factor infertility? Reduzierung von reaktiven Sauerstoffspezies (ROS) in menschlichem Ejakulat durch N-Acetyl-L-Cystein (ACC). Eine mögliche Therapie für die männliche Infertilität? 29. Tagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 14-15.03.96, Leipzig, Germany Miska,W, Baltes,P, Sanchez,R, Henkel,R and Schill,W-B (1996) Possible involvement of a CBG-like SERPIN in in vivo modulation of the acrosome reaction. International Symposium on the Chemistry and Biology of SERPINS, 13.-16.04.96, Chapel Hill, USA Henkel,R, Finkenzeller,Ch, Monsees,T, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (1996) Development of a highly sensitive, bioluminescence enhanced zona binding assay. 12th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, 30.06.-03.07.96, Maastricht, Netherlands Oeda,T, Henkel,R, Ichikawa,T, Nagai,A, Ozawa,H, Akiyama,H, Akiyama,M, Schill,W-B and Ohmori,H (1996) In vitro effect of N-acetyl-L-cysteine on reactive oxygen species in human semen. 15th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Andrology, 19.-20.07.96, Kurashiki, Japan Miska,W, Monsees,T, Finkenzeller,Ch, Franken,DR, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (1996) Evaluation of the bioluminescence-enhanced zona binding assay. 9th Int. Symp. on Biolum. & Chemilum., 04.-08.10.96, Woods Hole, USA Henkel,R (1996) Spermaaufbereitung bei urogenitaler Infektion. Invited lecture at the 3rd Gießener Andrologisches Symposium, 16.11.96, Gießen, Germany Henkel,R (1997) Die Bedeutung funktioneller Parameter von Spermatozoen für den Fertilisationsprozeß. Invited lecture at the Institute of Histology and Embryology, University of Graz, Graz, Austria, 16.01.97 Köhn,FM, Henkel,R, Eberl,M and Schill,W-B (1997) Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) by captopril reduces human sperm binding to the plasma membrane of zona-free hamster oocytes. 30. Jahrestagung über Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung/22. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung 20.-21.02.1997, Vienna, Austria Henkel,R (1997) Zona pellucida as physiological trigger for the induction of acrosome reaction. Invited lecture at the Workshop Molecular Andrology, 05.05.-06.05.97, Rauischholzhausen, Germany Henkel,R (1997) Die Zona pellucida als Induktor für die Akrosomreaktion. Invited lecture at the Medical Society of Giessen, 11.06.97, Gießen, Germany Müller,C, Stürzebecher,J, Hesse,S, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B und Miska,E (1997) Charakterisierung verschiedener Akrosininhibitoren vom Benzamidintyp. 5. Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität, 18.-20.09.97, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany Köhn,FM, Müller,C, Henkel,R, Habenicht,U-F and Schill,W-B (1997) Einfluß des Angiotensin-Converting-Enzyme und von Angiotensinen auf die Funktion von menschlichen Spermatozoen. Symposium Molekulare Aspekte der Reproduktionsbiologie und -medizin, Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, 02.-03.10.97, Heidelberg, Germany Henkel,R (1997) Jahreszeitliche Schwankungen der Ejakulatqualität. 4. Gießener Andrologisches Symposium, 15.11.97, Gießen, Germany Henkel,R, Müller,C, Stalf,T, Schill,W-B and Franken,DR (1998) Use of failed-ferilized oocytes for diagnostic zona binding purposes after sperm binding improvement. 29th SASOG Congress, 08.03.-12.03.98, Stellenbosch, South Africa Henkel,R, Sánchez,R and Schill,W-B (1998) Sperm separation with SpermFertil® distinguishes between reactive oxygen 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. species generated by sperm or leukocytes. 29th SASOG Congress, 08.03.-12.03.98, Stellenbosch, South Africa Henkel,R (1999) Biochemie und physiologische Bedeutung der Mantelfasern in menschlichen Spermatozoen. Vortrag am 27.06.99 auf Einladung von PD Dr. U.-F. Habenicht, Schering AG, Berlin, Germany Henkel,R (1999) The influence of different sperm functions on the fertilization process. Invited lecture at the Department of Obsterics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, South Africa, 12.08.99 Henkel,R (1999) Biochemie und Funktion der Mantelfasern in den Flagellen. 11. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 02.-04.09.99, Gießen Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,WB und Miska,W (1999) Biochemische und immunologische Charakterisierung von niedermolekularen Mantelfaserproteinen von Bullenspermatozoen. 11. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 02.-04.09.99, Gießen Henkel,R (1999) Auswahlkriterien für das optimale Spermaaufbereitungsverfahren in der assistierten Reproduktion. Eingeladener Vortrag auf einer Fortbildungsveranstaltung am Zentrum für Dermatologie und Andrologie der Justus Liebig Universität Gießen Spermaaufbereitung mit praktischen Übungen, 30.10.99, Gießen Henkel,R (1999) Die Bedeutung funktioneller Parameter von Spermatozoen für den Fertilisationsprozeß. Invited lecture at the Institute for Anatomy, University of Essen, Germany, 03.11.99 Henkel,R (1999) Die funktionelle Bedeutung von Mantelfasern in Säugerspermatozoen. Invited lecture at the Institute for Anatomy and Cell Biology, Philipps University of Marburg, Germany, 04.11.99 Miska,W, Seefeldt-Schmidt,B and Henkel,R (2000) Characterization of two distinct polypeptides in bovine outer dense fibers. 33. Jahrestagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 17.-18.02.00, Berlin, Germany Henkel,R, Defosse,K, Weißmann,N and Miska,W (2000) Assessment of the energy consumption of human spermatozoa related to motility. 33. Jahrestagung Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 17.-18.02.00, Berlin, Germany Henkel, R, Baldauf, Ch, Bittner, J, Miska, W and Weidner, W (2000) The importance of the elimination of zinc from spermatozoa during epididymal transit for motility. Invited lecture at the 4th Dies Andrologicus, 04.03.00, Marburg, Germany Henkel,R (2000) Neue Aspekte zur Funktion der Mantelfasern in menschlichen Spermatozoen. Invited lecture at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Würzburg, 05.06.00, Würzburg, Germany Henkel,R (2000) New aspects on the function of outer dense fibres in human spermatozoa. Invited lecture at the Department of Human and Animal Physiology, Faculty of Science, University of Stellenbosch, 27.07.00, Stellenbosch, South Africa Henkel,R (2000) New aspects on the function of outer dense fibres in human spermatozoa. Invited lecture at the Department of Medical Physiology, Medical Faculty, University of Stellenbosch, 28.07.00, Tygerberg, South Africa Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B und Miska,W (2000) Neue Erkenntnisse zum Aufbau der Mantelfasern in Spermatozoen. XII. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 31.08.-02.09.00, Graz, Österreich Löffler,M, Dietz,C, Hayek-Ouassini,M, Henkel,R and Simmonds,A (2000) Localization and function of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase of pyrimidine synthesis in mammalian germ cells. XVIIth International Arginine/Pyrimidine Conference, 09.-12.09.2000, Valencia, Spain Baldauf,Ch, Miska,W, Weidner,W und Henkel,R (2000) Zinkeliminierung aus Flagellen ist essentiell für die Spermienmotilität. 50. Kongreß der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Urologie, 20.09.-23.09.00, Hamburg, Germany Heidorn,F, Henkel,R und Weiler,G (2000) Sequenzanalyse mitochondrialer DNA an Einzelspermatozoen. 79. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Rechtsmedizin, 27.09.-30.09.2000, Essen, Germany Henkel,R (2000) Sperm functional assays. Invited lecture at the 4th WHO Semenology Workshop for Sub-Sahara African Scientists, 02.-06.10.2000, Tygerberg, South Africa Henkel,R (2000) Protein composition and function of outer dense fibres in mammalian spermatozoa. Invited lecture at the Department of Medical Physiology, Medical Faculty, University of Stellenbosch, 05.10.00, Tygerberg, South Africa Hayek-Ouassini,M, Fairbanks,LD, Henkel,R, Simmonds,HA, Rudnik,J, Löffler,M (2000) Determination of pyrimidine and purine metabolites in human seminal plasma. 5th Dies Andrologicus, 25.11.00, Marburg, Germany Henkel,R (2001) Role of reactive oxygen species in male infertility. Invited lecture at the II. Jornadas de Medicina Reproductiva y Biologia de la Reproduccion, 04.-06.01.2001, Temuco, Chile Henkel,R (2001) Seasonal changes in human sperm chromatin condensation. Invited lacture at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la Frontera, 12.01.2001, Temuco, Chile Henkel,R (2001) Role of reactive oxygen species in male infertility. Invited lecture at the Faculty of Medicine, Labortory for Reproductive Biology, Universidad de Chile, 17.01.2001, Santiago, Chile Henkel,R (2001) Seasonal changes in human sperm chromatin condensation. Invited lecture at the Faculty of Medicine, Labortory for Reproductive Biology, Universidad de Chile, 17.01.2001, Santiago, Chile 87. Baldauf,Ch, Miska,W, Weidner,W and Henkel,R (2001) Identification of a zinc binding protein in bovine epididymal fluid. 26. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany 88. Wroblewski,N, Miska,W, Weidner,W, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2001) Influence on human sperm motility by addition of different chelators. 26. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany 89. Miska,W, Peña,P, Sánchez,R, Vásquez,B, Vasconcellos,A and Henkel,R (2001) Immunocytochemical localization of a CBG-like SERPIN in ovarian connective tissue. 26. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 22.-23.02.2001, Gießen, Germany 90. Henkel,R (2001) New results on the elimination of zinc during epididymal maturation of mammalian spermatozoa. Invited lecture at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, South Africa, 26.04.2001 91. Henkel,R (2001) New results on the elimination of zinc during epididymal maturation of mammalian spermatozoa. Invited lecture at the Department of Human and Animal Physiology, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 03.05.2001 92. Löffler,M, Hayek-Ouassini,M, Henkel,R, Rudnik,J, Fairbanks,L and Simmonds,A (2001) Pyrimidines and purines in seminal plasma and the reproductive tract. 8th ESSPPMM-Symposium Bruges, Belgium, 16.-20.05.2001 93. Henkel,R (2001) Neue Erkenntnisse zur Eliminierung von Zink aus Säugerspermien während der Nebenhodenreifung. Gastvortrag am Institut für Reproduktionsmedizin der Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover, 28.06.2001 94. Henkel,R, Defosse,K, Weißmann,N, Schill,W-B, Miska,W (2001) Human sperm zinc content and energy consumption. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001 95. Henkel,R, Wroblewski,N, Miska,W, Schill,W-B (2001) Dose-dependent effect of different chelators on motility of human spermatozoa. 45th Academic Yearday, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22.-23.08.2001 96. Slavov,M, Henkel,R, Steger,K, Bergmann,M, Weidner,W and Schroeder-Printzen,I (2001) Chromatin condensation and expression of nuclear proteins in rabbit epididymal and testicular spermatozoa and spermatids - preliminary results to establish an animal model for seminal duct obstruction. XIII. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 06.-08.09.2001, Berlin, Germany 97. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B, Miska,W (2001) Localization of a third protein component in mammalian outer dense fibers. XIII. Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 06.-08.09.2001, Berlin, Germany 98. Henkel,R (2001) Advances in modern andrological diagnosis. Invited lecture at the Genetics & IVF Institute, Fairfax, Virginia, USA, 08.11.2001 99. Henkel,R, Jung,A and Schill,W-B (2002) Molecular aspects of declining sperm motility in older men. 3rd World Congress on The Aging Male, 07.-10.02.2002, Berlin, Germany 100. Monsees,TK, Kos,P, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2002) Bradykinin-degrading proteases in peritubular cells of the rat testis. 35. Jahrestagung zur Physiologie und Pathologie der Fortpflanzung, 14.-15.02.2002, Leipzig, Germany 101. Henkel (2002) Vision of Research Development and Post-graduate Education. Invited lecture at the Faculty of Health Sciences of the University of the Witwatersrand, 08.04.2002, Johannesburg, South Africa 102. Henkel,R, Baldauf,C, Wroblewski,N and Schill,W-B (2002) Possible mechanism of the elimination of zinc from spermatozoa during epididymal maturation. Invited lecture at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, 25.04.2002, Tygerberg, South Africa 103. Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Bödeker,R-H, Scheibelhut,C, Stalf,T, Jung,A, Gips,H and Schill,W-B (2002) Do sperm function tests contribute to fertility prognosis? Invited lecture at the 14th Jahrestagung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Andrologie, 05.-07.09.2002, Jena, Germany 104. Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2002) Sperm function tests and unexplained infertility. Invited lecture at the 3rd Royan International Research Award, 11.-13.09.2002, Tehran, Iran 105. Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Hajimohammad,M, Menkveld,R, Stalf,T, Villegas,J, Sánchez,R, Kruger,TF and Schill,W-B (2002) Urogenital inflammation: Changes of leukocytes and ROS. Invited lecture at the Joint Meeting of the European Society of Andrological Urology and the European Society of Infection in Urology, 13.-14.09.2002, Giessen, Germany 106. Eickhoff,R, Baldauf,C, Wennemuth,G, Seitz,J, Suga,Y, Henkel,R and Meinhardt,A (2002) Influence of the macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) on the distribution of zinc and sulfhydryl groups in maturing rat spermatozoa. 19. Arbeitstagung der Anatomischen Gesellschaft, 02.-04.10.2002, Würzburg, Germany 107. Seefeldt-Schmidt,B, Henkel,R, Schill,W-B and Miska,W (2002) New findings on the cortical structure of mammalian outer dense fibres. 9th International Symposium on Spermatology, 06.-11.10.2002; Cape Town, South Africa 108. Henkel,R, Maaß,G, Bödeker,R-H, Scheibelhut,C, Stalf,T, Jung,A, Mehnert,C and Schill,W-B (2002) Impact of different sperm functions on fertilization and pregnancy. Invited lecture at the First Asia-Pacific Forum on Andrology, 17.-21.10.2002, Shanghai, China 109. Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2002) Sperm function tests and unexplained infertility. Invited lecture at the Shanghai Institute of Andrology, 20.10.2002, Shanghai, China 110. Henkel,R (2002) Die Bedeutung von Spermatozoenfunktionsparametern für den Fertilisationsprozeß. Tragen Spermatozoen-Funktionstests zur Fertilitätsdiagnose bei?-Invited Lecture at the VIIIth Sylt Workshop: „State of the ART in Endokrinologie und Reproduktionsmedizin, 08.-10.11.2002, Wenningstedt/Sylt, Germany 111. Henkel,R, Baldauf,C, Miska,W, Weidner,W, Schroeder-Printzen,I and Schill,W-B (2002) Resorption of spermatozoal zinc in epididymis and vas deferens. 2. Tagung des Arbeitskreises Molekularbiologie der DGGEF, 15.-17.11.2002, Münster, Germany 112. Henkel,R (2003) What causes sperm DNA fragmentation-related pregnancy failure – Apoptosis or ROS? Invited lecture at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Reproductive Biology Unit, Tygerberg Hospital, 20.02.2003, Tygerberg, South Africa 113. Henkel,R (2003) Was ist Ursache für DNA-Fragmentation in Spermatozoen - Apoptose oder ROS? Invited lecture at the Promega Seminar „Apoptose – Todsichere Assays, 12.03.2003, Gießen, Germany 114. Henkel,R (2003) Resorption von Zink aus Spermatozoen während der Nebenhodenreifung. Invited lecture at the Urological Clinic, University of Jena, 05.06.2003, Jena, Germany 115. Henkel,R, Kierspel,E, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf,T, Hoogendijk,C, Mehnert,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B and Kruger TF (2003) Do reactive oxygen species affect sperm DNA fragmentation, fertilization and pregnancy in IVF? Joint Annual Meeting of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Andrologie and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Reproduktionsmedizin, 11.-13.09.2003, München, Germany 116. Henkel,R (2003) DNA fragmentation of spermatozoa and ART. Invited lecture at the 4th Biennial Alpha Conference, 8th Meeting of Modern ART & Andrology in the 2000’s, 24.-27.09.2003, Antwerp, Belgium 117. Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2003) Sperm function and ART. Invited lecture at the 48th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Fertility and Sterility, 01-03.10.2003, Tokyo, Japan 118. Henkel,R, Kierspel,E, Hajimohammad,M, Stalf,T, Mehnert,C, Hoogendijk,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,WB, Gips,H and Kruger,TF (2003) What causes Sperm DNA Fragmentation-related Pregnancy Failure - Apoptosis or ROS? 3. Tagung des Arbeitskreises Molekularbiologie der DGGEF, 07.-08.11.2003, Gießen, Germany 119. Mehnert,C, Hendrischk,AK, Stalf,T, Tinneberg,H-R, Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2004) Establishment of a protein-free primary cell culture of bovine epididymal epithelial cells. 29. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 19.-20.02.2004, München, Germany 120. Henkel,R, Kierspel,E, Stalf,T, Mehnert,C, Hoogendijk,C, Menkveld,R, Schill,W-B and Kruger,TF (2004) Assessment of the effect of intrinsic and extrinsic ROS on sperm functions. 29. Veterinär-Humanmedizinische Gemeinschaftstagung, 19.-20.02.2004, München, Germany 121. Henkel,R (2004) Causes of sperm DNA fragmentation and its effect on the outcome of assisted reproduction. Invited lecture at the Department of Medical Physiology, Medical Faculty, University of Stellenbosch, 12.03.04, Tygerberg, South Africa 122. Schill,W-B and Henkel,R (2004) Sperm function and outcome of assisted reproduction. Invited lecture at the 1st World Congress and Workshops on Assisted Fertilization, Conception and Molecular Reproduction, 13.-19.03.2004, Cairo, Egypt 123. Henkel,R (2004) Was muß der Urologe über die andrologische Diagnostik wissen? – Von den Grundlagen bis zur hochspezialisierten Diagnostik. Invited lecture at the Fortbildungsveranstaltung: „Andrologie Was muß der Urologe wissen? Was gibt es Neues?, Department of Urology, University of Jena, 03.11.2004, Jena, Germany 124. Henkel,R (2005) Welchen Beitrag leisten die Spermatozoenfunktionstests zur Fertilitätsdiagnose? 45th Meeting of the Deutsche Dermatologische Gesellschaft, 20.-23.04.2005, Dresden, Germany (invited lecture) Scientific Awards 1. 2. Best Poster of the Congress: Dreiländertagung Fertilität und Sterilität 29.05.-01.06.91, Goslar, FRG Fehl,P, Henkel,R, Kleinstein,J und Miska,W (1991) Induktion der Akrosomreaktion durch humane Follikularflüssigkeit. First Poster Prize in Gold: XIV. World Congress on Fertility and Sterility, 22.11.-27..11.92, Caracas, Venezuela. Henkel,R, Stalf,T, Miska,W, Gips,H and Schill,W-B (1992) Isolation and partial characterization of the outer dense fiber proteins of human spermatozoa. 3. Second Poster Award: IX. World Congress on In Vitro Fertilization and Assisted Reproduction, 03.-07.04.95, Vienna, Austria Henkel,R, Schaller,J, Glander,H-J and Schill,W-B (1995) Investigation of adhesion molecules and matrix proteins on human sperm with different binding and penetration properties in the HOP-test.