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Souza VVD, Moreira DP, Braz-Mota S, Valente W, Cotta GC, Rodrigues MDS, Nóbrega RH, Corrêa RDS, Hoyos DCDM, Sanches EA, Val AL, Lacerda SMDSN. Simulated climate change and atrazine contamination can synergistically impair zebrafish testicular function. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 946:174173. [PMID: 38925398 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.174173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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Elements that interfere with reproductive processes can have profound impacts on population and the equilibrium of ecosystems. Global warming represents the major environmental challenge of the 21st century, as it will affect all forms of life in the coming decades. Another coexisting concern is the persistent pollution by pesticides, particularly the herbicide Atrazine (ATZ), which is responsible for a significant number of contamination incidents in surface waters worldwide. While it is hypothesized that climate changes will significantly enhance the toxic effects of pesticides, the actual impact of these phenomena remain largely unexplored. Here, we conducted a climate-controlled room experiment to assess the interactive effects of the projected 2100 climate scenario and environmentally realistic ATZ exposures on the reproductive function of male zebrafish. The gonadosomatic index significantly decreased in fish kept in the extreme scenario. Cellular alterations across spermatogenesis phases led to synergic decreased sperm production and increased germ cell sloughing and death. ATZ exposure alone or combined with climate change effects, disrupted the transcription levels of key genes involved in steroidogenesis, hormone signaling and spermatogenesis regulation. An additive modulation with decreased 11-KT production and increased E2 levels was also evidenced, intensifying the effects of androgen/estrogen imbalance. Moreover, climate change and ATZ independently induced oxidative stress, upregulation of proapoptotic gene and DNA damage in post-meiotic germ cell, but the negative effects of ATZ were greater at extreme scenario. Ultimately, exposure to simulated climate changes severely impaired fertilization capacity, due to a drastic reduction in sperm motility and/or viability. These findings indicate that the future climate conditions have the potential to considerably enhance the toxicity of ATZ at low concentrations, leading to significant deleterious consequences for fish reproductive function and fertility. These may provide relevant information to supporting healthcare and environmental managers in decision-making related to climate changes and herbicide regulation.
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- Victor Ventura de Souza
- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ichthiohistology, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecophysiology and Molecular Evolution, Brazilian National Institute for Research in the Amazon, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Reproductive and Molecular Biology Group, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Reproductive and Molecular Biology Group, Department of Structural and Functional Biology, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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- Faculty of Agricultural Sciences of Vale do Ribeira, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ecophysiology and Molecular Evolution, Brazilian National Institute for Research in the Amazon, Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
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Rotimi DE, Acho MA, Falana BM, Olaolu TD, Mgbojikwe I, Ojo OA, Adeyemi OS. Oxidative Stress-induced Hormonal Disruption in Male Reproduction. Reprod Sci 2024:10.1007/s43032-024-01662-0. [PMID: 39090335 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-024-01662-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Research into the impacts of oxidative stress (OS), and hormonal balance on reproductive potential has increased over the last 40 years possibly due to rising male infertility. Decreased antioxidant levels and increased OS in tissues result from hormonal imbalance, which in turn leads to male infertility. Increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation in seminal plasma has been linked to many lifestyle factors such as alcohol and tobacco use, toxicant exposure, obesity, varicocele, stress, and aging. This article provides an overview of the crosslink between OS and gonadal hormone disruption, as well as a potential mode of action in male infertility. Disrupting the equilibrium between ROS generation and the antioxidant defense mechanism in the male reproductive system may affect key hormonal regulators of male reproductive activities. Unchecked ROS production may cause direct injury on reproductive tissues or could disrupt normal regulatory mechanisms of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis and its interaction with other endocrine axes, both of which have negative effects on male reproductive health and can lead to male infertility.
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- Damilare Emmanuel Rotimi
- SDG 03 Group-Good Health & Well-Being, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, 251101, Kwara State, Nigeria.
- Department of Biochemistry, Landmark University, PMB 1001, Omu-Aran-251101, Nigeria.
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- SDG 03 Group-Good Health & Well-Being, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, 251101, Kwara State, Nigeria
- Department of Biochemistry, Landmark University, PMB 1001, Omu-Aran-251101, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agricultural Sciences, Landmark University, PMB 1001, Omu-Aran-251101, Nigeria
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- SDG 03 Group-Good Health & Well-Being, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, 251101, Kwara State, Nigeria
- Department of Biochemistry, Landmark University, PMB 1001, Omu-Aran-251101, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
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- SDG 03 Group-Good Health & Well-Being, Bowen University, Iwo, 223101, Osun State, Nigeria.
- Biochemistry Programme, Bowen University, Iwo, 223101, Osun State, Nigeria.
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- SDG 03 Group-Good Health & Well-Being, Bowen University, Iwo, 223101, Osun State, Nigeria
- Biochemistry Programme, Bowen University, Iwo, 223101, Osun State, Nigeria
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Ortiz-Vallecillo A, Santamaría-López E, García-Ruiz D, Martín-Lozano D, Candenas L, Pinto FM, Fernández-Sánchez M, González-Ravina C. Influence of BMI, Cigarette Smoking and Cryopreservation on Tyrosine Phosphorylation during Sperm Capacitation. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7582. [PMID: 39062825 PMCID: PMC11276716 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Accepted: 07/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Capacitation involves tyrosine phosphorylation (TP) as a key marker. Lifestyle-related factors, such as obesity and smoking, are recognized for their adverse effects on semen quality and male fertility, yet the underlying mechanisms, including their potential impact on TP, remain unclear. Moreover, the effect of sperm cryopreservation on TP at the human sperm population level is unexplored. Flow cytometry analysis of global TP was performed on pre-capacitated, post-capacitated and 1- and 3-hours' incubated fresh and frozen-thawed samples from sperm donors (n = 40). Neither being overweight nor smoking (or both) significantly affected the percentage of sperm showing TP. However, elevated BMI and smoking intensity correlated with heightened basal TP levels (r = 0.226, p = 0.003) and heightened increase in TP after 3 h of incubation (r = 0.185, p = 0.017), respectively. Cryopreservation resulted in increased global TP levels after capacitation but not immediately after thawing. Nonetheless, most donors' thawed samples showed increased TP levels before and after capacitation as well as after incubation. Additionally, phosphorylation patterns in fresh and frozen-thawed samples were similar, indicating consistent sample response to capacitation stimuli despite differences in TP levels. Overall, this study sheds light on the potential impacts of lifestyle factors and cryopreservation on the dynamics of global TP levels during capacitation.
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- Ana Ortiz-Vallecillo
- IVIRMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106-Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026 Valencia, Spain; (A.O.-V.); (C.G.-R.)
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- IVIRMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106-Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026 Valencia, Spain; (A.O.-V.); (C.G.-R.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas, CSIC, Calle Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain; (D.M.-L.); (L.C.); (F.M.P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas, CSIC, Calle Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain; (D.M.-L.); (L.C.); (F.M.P.)
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Químicas, CSIC, Calle Américo Vespucio, 49, 41092 Seville, Spain; (D.M.-L.); (L.C.); (F.M.P.)
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- VIDA RECOLETAS Seville, Calle Américo Vespucio, 19, 41092 Seville, Spain;
- Departamento de Cirugía, Universidad de Sevilla, Avenida Sánchez Pizjuán, S/N, 41009 Seville, Spain
- Departamento de Biología Molecular e Ingeniería Bioquímica, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Carretera de Utrera, 1, 41013 Seville, Spain
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- IVIRMA Global Research Alliance, IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe, Avenida Fernando Abril Martorell, 106-Torre A, Planta 1ª, 46026 Valencia, Spain; (A.O.-V.); (C.G.-R.)
- Departamento de Biología Molecular e Ingeniería Bioquímica, Universidad Pablo de Olavide, Carretera de Utrera, 1, 41013 Seville, Spain
- IVI-RMA Global Headquarters, Calle Américo Vespucio, 5, 41092 Seville, Spain
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Oke OE, Akosile OA, Oni AI, Opowoye IO, Ishola CA, Adebiyi JO, Odeyemi AJ, Adjei-Mensah B, Uyanga VA, Abioja MO. Oxidative stress in poultry production. Poult Sci 2024; 103:104003. [PMID: 39084145 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.104003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 08/02/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress (OS) is a major concern that impacts the overall health of chickens in modern production systems. It is characterized by an imbalance between antioxidant defence mechanisms and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of oxidative stress in poultry production, with an emphasis on its effects on growth performance, immune responses, and reproductive outcomes. This review highlights the intricate mechanisms underlying OS and discusses how various factors, including dietary components, genetic predispositions, and environmental stressors can exacerbate the production of ROS. Additionally, the impact of oxidative stress on the production performance and physiological systems of poultry is examined. The study also emphasizes the relationship between oxidative stress and poultry diseases, highlighting how impaired antioxidant defenses increase bird's susceptibility to infections. The review assesses the existing approaches to reducing oxidative stress in chickens in response to these challenges. This includes managing techniques to lower stress in the production environment, antioxidant supplements, and nutritional interventions. The effectiveness of naturally occurring antioxidants, including plant extracts, minerals, and vitamins to improve poultry resistance to oxidative damage is also examined. To improve the antioxidant defenses of poultry under stress conditions, the activation of cellular homeostatic networks termed vitagenes, such as Nuclear Factor Erythroid 2-Related Factor 2 (Nrf2) is necessary for the synthesis of protective factors that can counteract the increased production of ROS and RNS. Future studies into novel strategies for managing oxidative stress in chicken production would build on these research advances and the knowledge gaps identified in this review.
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- O E Oke
- Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria; Centre of Excellence in Avian Sciences, Université of Lomé, Lomé, Togo.
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Centre of Excellence in Avian Sciences, Université of Lomé, Lomé, Togo
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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Bravo A, Sánchez R, Zambrano F, Uribe P. Exogenous Oxidative Stress in Human Spermatozoa Induces Opening of the Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore: Effect on Mitochondrial Function, Sperm Motility and Induction of Cell Death. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:739. [PMID: 38929178 PMCID: PMC11201210 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13060739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Oxidative stress (OS) and disrupted antioxidant defense mechanisms play a pivotal role in the etiology of male infertility. The alterations in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and calcium (Ca2+) homeostasis are the main activators for the mitochondrial permeability transition pore (mPTP) opening. The mPTP opening is one of the main mechanisms involved in mitochondrial dysfunction in spermatozoa. This alteration in mitochondrial function adversely affects energy supply, sperm motility, and fertilizing capacity and contributes to the development of male infertility. In human spermatozoa, the mPTP opening has been associated with ionomycin-induced endogenous oxidative stress and peroxynitrite-induced nitrosative stress; however, the effect of exogenous oxidative stress on mPTP opening in sperm has not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of exogenous oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) on mPTP opening, mitochondrial function, motility, and cell death markers in human spermatozoa. Human spermatozoa were incubated with 3 mmol/L of H2O2 for 60 min, and intracellular Ca2+ concentration, mPTP opening, mitochondrial membrane potential (ΔΨm), ATP levels, mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mROS) production, phosphatidylserine (PS) externalization, DNA fragmentation, viability, and sperm motility were evaluated. H2O2-induced exogenous oxidative stress caused increased intracellular Ca2+, leading to subsequent mPTP opening and alteration of mitochondrial function, characterized by ΔΨm dissipation, decreased ATP levels, increased mROS production, and the subsequent alteration of sperm motility. Furthermore, H2O2-induced opening of mPTP was associated with the expression of apoptotic cell death markers including PS externalization and DNA fragmentation. These results highlight the role of exogenous oxidative stress in causing mitochondrial dysfunction, deterioration of sperm motility, and an increase in apoptotic cell death markers, including PS externalization and DNA fragmentation, through the mPTP opening. This study yielded new knowledge regarding the effects of this type of stress on mitochondrial function and specifically on mPTP opening, factors that can contribute to the development of male infertility, considering that the role of mPTP in mitochondrial dysfunction in human sperm is not completely elucidated. Therefore, these findings are relevant to understanding male infertility and may provide an in vitro model for further research aimed at improving human sperm quality.
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- Anita Bravo
- Center of Translational Medicine-Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT-BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4810296, Chile; (A.B.); (R.S.); (F.Z.)
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- Center of Translational Medicine-Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT-BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4810296, Chile; (A.B.); (R.S.); (F.Z.)
- Department of Preclinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4781176, Chile
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- Center of Translational Medicine-Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT-BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4810296, Chile; (A.B.); (R.S.); (F.Z.)
- Department of Preclinical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4781176, Chile
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- Center of Translational Medicine-Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (CEMT-BIOREN), Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4810296, Chile; (A.B.); (R.S.); (F.Z.)
- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco 4781176, Chile
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Anwar S, Alrumaihi F, Sarwar T, Babiker AY, Khan AA, Prabhu SV, Rahmani AH. Exploring Therapeutic Potential of Catalase: Strategies in Disease Prevention and Management. Biomolecules 2024; 14:697. [PMID: 38927099 PMCID: PMC11201554 DOI: 10.3390/biom14060697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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The antioxidant defense mechanisms play a critical role in mitigating the deleterious effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Catalase stands out as a paramount enzymatic antioxidant. It efficiently catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and oxygen, a potentially harmful byproduct of cellular metabolism. This reaction detoxifies H2O2 and prevents oxidative damage. Catalase has been extensively studied as a therapeutic antioxidant. Its applications range from direct supplementation in conditions characterized by oxidative stress to gene therapy approaches to enhance endogenous catalase activity. The enzyme's stability, bioavailability, and the specificity of its delivery to target tissues are significant hurdles. Furthermore, studies employing conventional catalase formulations often face issues related to enzyme purity, activity, and longevity in the biological milieu. Addressing these challenges necessitates rigorous scientific inquiry and well-designed clinical trials. Such trials must be underpinned by sound experimental designs, incorporating advanced catalase formulations or novel delivery systems that can overcome existing limitations. Enhancing catalase's stability, specificity, and longevity in vivo could unlock its full therapeutic potential. It is necessary to understand the role of catalase in disease-specific contexts, paving the way for precision antioxidant therapy that could significantly impact the treatment of diseases associated with oxidative stress.
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- Shehwaz Anwar
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Mohan Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Sciences, Mohan Group of Institutions, Bareilly 243302, India;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Basic Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Microbiology and Bioinformatics, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli 620001, India;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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Fadhil EB, Mohammed MM, Alkawaz UM. Impact of coenzyme Q10 as an adjuvant therapy to letrozole on spermiogram results and sex hormone levels in Iraqi men with infertility; randomized open label comparative study. F1000Res 2024; 12:1093. [PMID: 38957201 PMCID: PMC11217721 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.131985.3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Background: Worldwide, infertility affects about 15% of reproductive-age couples. In many cases, infertility can't be treated, however new treatment options with promising value have been involved in recent clinical trials. The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the impacts of adding coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) to letrozole on the results of spermiogram and sex hormone tests in men diagnosed with idiopathic oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (iOAT) syndrome, which is a type of male defective spermatogenesis of unknown etiology. Methods: This randomized, open-label, parallel two-arm interventional study included 67 adult male patients aged 18-60 years with a confirmed diagnosis of iOAT syndrome recruited from The High Institute for Infertility Diagnosis & Assisted Reproduction Technologies/Nahrain University. Patients were randomly separated into two groups, Group A included 29 patients treated with letrozole 2.5 mg tablet orally twice a week, Group B included 38 patients treated with a combination of letrozole 2.5 mg tablet orally twice a week plus CoQ10 400 mg per day. Both groups completed treatment for three months. Semen samples, serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), estradiol (E 2), and testosterone (T) were analyzed at day one, and at the end of month one, two and three. Results: Both groups showed that sperm concentration, normal morphology, total sperm count and motility, serum testosterone and FSH levels, and T/E 2 ratio were significantly increased, while estradiol levels significantly decreased after three months of treatment. Seminal fluid volume changed significantly in group A only. In comparing between the two groups, all measured parameters, apart from sperm motility and FSH level, demonstrated a significant difference after three months of treatment, while sperm volume reached significant value after only two months of therapy. Conclusions: CoQ10 as adjuvant treatment to letrozole effectively improved most of the tested sperm parameters in Iraqi men with iOAT. Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov ( NCT05847257, May 6, 2023).
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- Essa Bahauldeen Fadhil
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
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- High Institute of Infertility Diagnosis and Assisted Reproductive Technologies, Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
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Kim SG, Jeon JH, Shin SH, Varias DC, Moon SH, Ryu BY. Inhibition of reactive oxygen species generation by N-Acetyl Cysteine can mitigate male germ cell toxicity induced by bisphenol analogs. Food Chem Toxicol 2024; 188:114652. [PMID: 38583502 DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2024.114652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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The estrogen-like effect of bisphenol A (BPA) disrupting the maintenance of functional male germ cells is associated with male sub-fertility. This study investigated toxicity of male germ cells induced by four bisphenol analogs: BPA, BPAF, BPF, and BPS. The investigation of bisphenol analogs' impact on male germ cells included assessing proliferation, apoptosis induction, and the capacity to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) in GC-1 spermatogonia (spg) cells, specifically type B spermatogonia. Additionally, the therapeutic potential and protective effects of N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) and NF-κB inhibitor parthenolide was evaluated. In comparison to BPA, BPF and BPS, BPAF exhibited the most pronounced adverse effect in GC-1 spg cell proliferation. This effect was characterized by pronounced inhibition of phosphorylation of PI3K, AKT, and mTOR, along with increased release of cytochrome c and subsequent cleavages of caspase 3, caspase 7, and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase. Both NAC and parthenolide were effective reducing cellular ROS induced by BPAF. However, only NAC demonstrated a substantial recovery in proliferation, accompanied by a significant reduction in cytochrome c release and cleaved PARP. These results suggest that NAC supplementation may play an effective therapeutic role in countering germ cell toxicity induced by environmental pollutants with robust oxidative stress-generating capacity.
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- Seul Gi Kim
- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 17546, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 17546, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 17546, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 17546, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 17546, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Animal Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 17546, Republic of Korea.
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Kaur M, Ghosal A, Kaur R, Chhabra K, Kapoor HS, Khetarpal P. Exposure to potentially toxic elements (PTEs) and the risk of male infertility- A Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Gynecol Obstet Hum Reprod 2024; 53:102782. [PMID: 38554943 DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2024.102782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND Infertility has been defined as a failure to conceive for at least 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. The male factors are responsible for about 50 % of cases. Various factors such as endocrine, immunological, genetic, exposure to toxicants, and idiopathic factors are involved in male infertility. Recently, the role of PTEs in reproductive performance has been explored by various studies. OBJECTIVES Current systematic review and meta-analysis have been carried out to compile and statistically analyze the findings of relevant studies and reach some conclusion. METHODOLOGY A literature search was done according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines in three scientific literature databases; PubMed, Google Scholar, and Science Direct. Meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager 5.4 software. The study's protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023465776). RESULTS Meta-analysis of lead in the blood of infertile cases and healthy controls indicated a significant association with male infertility, observed standard mean difference (SMD) was 0.67 at 95 % confidence interval (CI) (0.07, 1.28), and p = 0.03. In the case of lead analysis in semen, the values are as follows: SMD = 1.19 at 95 % CI (0.42, 1.96) with p = 0.002. Significant association appears for cadmium in semen with SMD 0.92 at 95 % CI (0.54, 1.29) and p < 0.00001. No significant association was observed for arsenic, barium, and mercury in blood. CONCLUSION Most of the studies focus on the detection of PTE in semen samples followed by blood as sample type. Lead and cadmium exposure is significantly associated with male infertility. However, non-significant results for arsenic, barium, and mercury are observed.
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- Mandeep Kaur
- Department of Human Genetics, Punjabi University Patiala, 147002, India
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- Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151001, India
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- Department of Human Genetics, Punjabi University Patiala, 147002, India
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- Chhabra Hospital & Test Tube Baby Centre, Bathinda, 151001, India
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- Department of Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine, Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, 151001, India.
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Figueiredo AFA, Wnuk NT, Brener MRG, Farias TO, Campolina-Silva GH, Andrade ACSP, Queiroz-Junior CM, Menezes GB, Teixeira MM, Costa VV, Costa GMJ. Acute murine-betacoronavirus infection impairs testicular steroidogenesis and the quality of sperm production. J Reprod Immunol 2024; 163:104214. [PMID: 38508038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2024.104214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Although several testicular alterations promoted by coronavirus infection have been demonstrated, the extent, causes, and players of testicular pathogenesis are not totally understood. The present study aimed to investigate the short-term effects on male fertility of intranasally administered murine hepatitis virus strain 3 (MHV-3), a member of the genus Betacoronavirus, which causes a severe systemic acute infection. This mouse model might be used as a in vivo prototype for investigating the impact of betacoronavirus on the endocrine and exocrine testicular functions with the advantage to be performed in a biosafety level 2 condition. Herein, we performed virological, histopathological, and molecular studies regarding the testicular spermatogenesis and the spermatic quality analyses in an MHV-3-infected C57BL/6 mice. The main outcomes showed that MHV-3 infects mouse testis and induces a testicular inflammatory state, impairing the steroidogenic pathway. The infection led to several alterations in the testicular parenchyma, such as: seminiferous epithelium sloughing, retention of residual bodies, germ cell apoptosis, alterations in intercellular junction proteins, and worse spermatogenic parameters. Moreover, the levels of plasmatic testosterone as well as the quality of sperm production reduced. Therefore, the present data suggest that the viral/inflammatory impairment of the steroidogenic pathway and the consequent imbalance of androgen levels is critical in testicular pathology, disturbing the SC barrier function and the germ cell differentiation. Our study is important for comprehending the effects of beta coronavirus infections on testis function in order to develop treatments that could prevent virus-mediated male infertility.
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- A F A Figueiredo
- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- CHU from Quebec Research Center, Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
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- Center for Drug Research and Development, Research Group in Arboviral Diseases, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Center for Gastrointestinal Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Center for Drug Research and Development, Immunopharmacology Lab, Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Center for Drug Research and Development, Research Group in Arboviral Diseases, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Cellular Biology, Department of Morphology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Almubarak A, Kim E, Yu IJ, Park H, Jeon Y. The Effect of κ-Carrageenan on Porcine Sperm Cryo-Survival. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1387. [PMID: 38731391 PMCID: PMC11083200 DOI: 10.3390/ani14091387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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κ-Carrageenan is a sulfated polysaccharide from red seaweed with substantial antioxidant activities. This study aimed to investigate the effect of κ-Carrageenan treatment on frozen-thawed (FT) porcine semen quality. Therefore, the spermatozoa were diluted and cryopreserved in a freezing extender supplemented with 0 (control), 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 mg/mL κ-Carrageenan. Sperm kinematics were assessed immediately after thawing (AT) and post-incubation for 120 min. The viability, acrosome integrity, lipid peroxidation, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and intracellular caspase activity were measured AT. The results indicated that 0.2 mg/mL κ-Carrageenan increased total and progressive motility AT and post-incubation for 120 min (p < 0.05). Moreover, the viable sperm percentage and MMP after 0.2 mg/mL treatment were higher than those after control and other κ-Carrageenan concentration treatments. The proportion of acrosome-intact spermatozoa was significantly higher after 0.2 and 0.4 mg/mL κ-Carrageenan treatment than that after control and other κ-Carrageenan concentration treatments. The intracellular caspase activity was not significantly different among the experimental groups. However, the MDA concentration after 0.2 mg/mL κ-Carrageenan treatment was lower (p < 0.05) than that after the control treatment. Taken together, adding κ-Carrageenan to the porcine semen freezing extender improved the FT sperm quality mainly by influencing membrane stability and protecting against oxidative stress.
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- Areeg Almubarak
- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea or (A.A.); (E.K.); (I.-J.Y.)
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Hilat Kuku, P.O. Box 204, Khartoum North 11111, Sudan
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- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea or (A.A.); (E.K.); (I.-J.Y.)
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- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea or (A.A.); (E.K.); (I.-J.Y.)
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- Laboratory of Molecular Genetics, College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju 28160, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea or (A.A.); (E.K.); (I.-J.Y.)
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Murtaza B, Li X, Nawaz MY, Saleemi MK, Li G, Jin B, Wang L, Xu Y. Toxicodynamic of combined mycotoxins: MicroRNAs and acute-phase proteins as diagnostic biomarkers. Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 2024; 23:e13338. [PMID: 38629461 DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.13338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Mycotoxins, ubiquitous contaminants in food, present a global threat to human health and well-being. Mitigation efforts, such as the implementation of sound agricultural practices, thorough food processing, and the advancement of mycotoxin control technologies, have been instrumental in reducing mycotoxin exposure and associated toxicity. To comprehensively assess mycotoxins and their toxicodynamic implications, the deployment of effective and predictive strategies is imperative. Understanding the manner of action, transformation, and cumulative toxic effects of mycotoxins, moreover, their interactions with food matrices can be gleaned through gene expression and transcriptome analyses at cellular and molecular levels. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) govern the expression of target genes and enzymes that play pivotal roles in physiological, pathological, and toxicological responses, whereas acute phase proteins (APPs) exert regulatory control over the metabolism of therapeutic agents, both endogenously and posttranscriptionally. Consequently, this review aims to consolidate current knowledge concerning the regulatory role of miRNAs in the initiation of toxicological pathways by mycotoxins and explores the potential of APPs as biomarkers following mycotoxin exposure. The findings of this research highlight the potential utility of miRNAs and APPs as indicators for the detection and management of mycotoxins in food through biological processes. These markers offer promising avenues for enhancing the safety and quality of food products.
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- Bilal Murtaza
- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
- Dalian SEM Bioengineering Technology Co., Ltd, Dalian, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
- Dalian SEM Bioengineering Technology Co., Ltd, Dalian, China
- MOE Key Laboratory of Bio-Intelligent Manufacturing, School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China
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Zhao Y, Luo X, Hu J, Panga MJ, Appiah C, Du Z, Zhu L, Retyunskiy V, Gao X, Ma B, Zhang Q. Syringin alleviates bisphenol A-induced spermatogenic defects and testicular injury by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation in male zebrafish. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 131:111830. [PMID: 38520788 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.111830] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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Syringin (SRG) is a bioactive principle possessing extensive activities including scavenging of free radicals, inhibition of apoptosis, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its effects on spermatogenic defects and testicular injury as well as the underlying mechanisms are still unclear. This study aims to investigate the protective effect of SRG on testis damage in zebrafish and explore its potential molecular events. Zebrafish testicular injury was induced by exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) (3000 μg/L) for two weeks. Fish were treated with intraperitoneal injection of SRG at different doses (5 and 50 mg/kg bodyweight) for two more weeks under BPA induction. Subsequently, the testis and sperm were collected for morphological, histological, biochemical and gene expression examination. It was found that the administration of SRG resulted in a significant protection from BPA-caused impact on sperm concentration, morphology, motility, fertility rate, testosterone level, spermatogenic dysfunction and resulted in increased apoptotic and reactive oxygen species' levels. Furthermore, testicular transcriptional profiling alterations revealed that the regulation of inflammatory response and oxidative stress were generally enriched in differentially expressed genes (DEGs) after SRG treatment. Additionally, it was identified that SRG prevented BPA-induced zebrafish testis injury through upregulation of fn1a, krt17, fabp10a, serpina1l and ctss2. These results indicate that SRG alleviated spermatogenic defects and testicular injury by suppressing oxidative stress and inflammation in male zebrafish.
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- Ye Zhao
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- School of Food Engineering, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing 211816, China.
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Molayousefian I, Karim B, Hosseini SM, Moghadamnia AA, Kazemi S. Kaempferol alleviates bisphenol A reproductive toxicity in rats in a dose-dependent manner. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2024; 704:149674. [PMID: 38387328 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2024.149674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including bisphenol A (BPA), are a major cause of male infertility by disrupting spermatogenesis. OBJECTIVE Here, we examined the potential protective benefits of kaempferol (KMF), a flavonol known for its antioxidant properties, on BPA-induced reproductive toxicity in adult male rats. METHODS Human skin fibroblast cells (HNFF-P18) underwent cell viability assays. Thirty-five male Wistar rats were assigned to four groups: 1) control, 2) BPA (10 mg/kg), 3,4) BPA, and different dosages of KMF (1 and 10 mg/kg). The study examined the rats' testosterone serum level, antioxidant enzymes catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD), oxidative markers malondialdehyde (MDA) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC), body weight, weight ratios of testis and prostate, and histopathological examinations. RESULTS The study revealed that using KMF to treat rats exposed to BPA increased cell viability. Moreover, the rats' testosterone levels, which BPA reduced, showed a significant increase after KMF was included in the treatment regimen. Treatment with BPA led to oxidative stress and tissue damage, but simultaneous treatment with KMF restored the damaged tissue to its normal state. Histopathology studies on testis and prostate tissues showed that KMF had an ameliorative impact on BPA-induced tissue damage. CONCLUSIONS The research suggests that KMF, a flavonol, could protect male rats from the harmful effects of BPA on reproductive health, highlighting its potential healing properties.
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- Inas Molayousefian
- Student Research Committee, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center, Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran.
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Saad EA, Hassan HA, Ghoneum MH, Alaa El-Dein M. Edible wild plants, chicory and purslane, alleviated diabetic testicular dysfunction, and insulin resistance via suppression 8OHdg and oxidative stress in rats. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0301454. [PMID: 38603728 PMCID: PMC11008903 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0301454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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Testicular dysfunction is a prevalent health problem frequently reported in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM). Oxidative-inflammatory reactions, hormonal and spermatic abnormalities often accompany this illness. Herbal remedies "particularly wild plants" including chicory (Chicorium Intybus) and purslane (Portulaca Oleracea) are emerging as popular agents for people dealing with these issues due to their ability to act as antioxidants, reduce inflammation, and exhibit antidiabetic effects. According to the collected data, the daily administration of chicory (Ch) seed-extract (250 mg/kg) or purslane (Pu) seed-extract (200 mg/kg) to streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats (50 mg/kg) for 30 days resulted in the normalization of fasting blood glucose (FBG), serum fructosamine, insulin levels, and insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), as well as reducing lipid peroxidation end-product malondialdehyde (MDA) level, aldehyde oxidase (AO) and xanthene oxidase (XO) activities. While caused a considerable improvement in glutathione (GSH) content, superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) activity, and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) when compared to diabetic rats. Ch and Pu extracts had a substantial impact on testicular parameters including sperm characterization, testosterone level, vimentin expression along with improvements in body and testis weight. They also mitigated hyperlipidemia by reducing total lipids (TL), total cholesterol (TC) levels, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), while increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Furthermore, oral administration of either Ch or Pu notably attuned the elevated proinflammatory cytokines as tumor necrotic factor (TNF-α), C-reactive protein (CRP), and Interleukin-6 (IL-6) together with reducing apoptosis and DNA damage. This was achieved through the suppression of DNA-fragmentation marker 8OHdG, triggering of caspase-3 immuno-expression, and elevation of Bcl-2 protein. The histological studies provided evidence supporting the preventive effects of Ch and Pu against DM-induced testicular dysfunction. In conclusion, Ch and Pu seed-extracts mitigate testicular impairment during DM due to their antihyperglycemic, antilipidemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic properties.
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- Enas A. Saad
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
- Department of Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States of America
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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Avdatek F, Güngör Ş, Gülhan MF, İnanç ME, Olğaç KT, Denk B, Yeni D, Taşdemir U. Cryopreservation of ram semen: baicalein efficiency on oxidative stress, chromatin integrity, viability and motility post thaw. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1394273. [PMID: 38645646 PMCID: PMC11027560 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1394273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Baicalein (B) has potential antioxidant properties, but it has not been tested as a ram semen extender. This study aimed to assess the impact of B on various sperm parameters and determine its potential influence on semen quality after the freeze-thawing process. During the breeding season, ejaculates were obtained from four rams with the aid of an artificial vagina. The collected mixed semen samples were divided into four groups: control (C; 0), B0.5 (0.5 mM), B1 (1 mM), and B2 (2 mM). After semen extension, the samples were loaded into 0.25 mL straws and stored for 2 h at 4°C prior to freezing in liquid nitrogen vapor and thawed in a water bath at 37°C. Among the groups, B0.5 demonstrated the highest progressive motility results, while B1 and B2 exhibited reduced motility (p < 0.05). In terms of high mitochondrial membrane potential, plasma membrane and acrosome integrity, and viability, B0.5 showed significantly superior outcomes to the other B groups (p < 0.05), although it was not significantly better than C. B1 displayed the highest plasma membrane integrity levels (p < 0.05). Notably, B2 displayed the lowest total antioxidant status levels among the groups (p < 0.05). The findings of this study suggested that the in vitro spermatological characteristics of ram spermatozoa such as progressive motility and chromatin integrity can be protected from the freeze-thawing process by using the 0.5 mM dose of baicalein as a semen extender. The treatment of sperm freezing might benefit from further in-depth research on the role of B in the improvement of cryoinjury and its underlying processes.
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- Fatih Avdatek
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Türkiye
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- Technical Sciences Vocational School, Department of Aromatic Plants, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Ankara University, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Afyon Kocatepe University, Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Aksaray University, Aksaray, Türkiye
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Yilmazer Y, Moshfeghi E, Cetin F, Findikli N. In vitro effects of the combination of serotonin, selenium, zinc, and vitamins D and E supplementation on human sperm motility and reactive oxygen species production. ZYGOTE 2024; 32:154-160. [PMID: 38379192 DOI: 10.1017/s0967199424000029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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Infertility affects 15% of all couples worldwide and 50% of cases of infertility are solely due to male factors. A decrease in motility in the semen is considered one of the main factors that is directly related to infertility. The use of supplementation to improve the overall sperm quality has become increasingly popular worldwide. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether sperm motility was affected by the combination of serotonin (5-HT), selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), and vitamins D, and E supplementation. Semen samples were incubated for 75 min at 37°C in medium containing varying concentrations of 5-HT, Se, Zn, vitamin D, and E. 5-HT (200 μM), Se (2 μg/ml), Zn (10 μg/ml), vitamin D (100 nM), and vitamin E (2 mmol) have also been shown to increase progressive sperm motility. Three different mixtures of supplements were also tested for their combined effects on sperm motility and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. While the total motility in the control group was 71.96%, this was found to increase to 82.85% in the first mixture. In contrast the average ROS level was 8.97% in the control group and decreased to 4.23% in the first mixture. Inclusion of a supplement cocktail (5-HT, Se, Zn, vitamins D and E) in sperm processing and culture medium could create an overall improvement in sperm motility while decreasing ROS levels during the incubation period. These molecules may enhance the success of assisted reproduction techniques when present in sperm preparation medium.
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- Yasemin Yilmazer
- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Jeseta M, Kalina J, Franzova K, Fialkova S, Hosek J, Mekinova L, Crha I, Kempisty B, Ventruba P, Navratilova J. Cross sectional study on exposure to BPA and its analogues and semen parameters in Czech men. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 345:123445. [PMID: 38325504 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2024.123445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Exposure to bisphenols has been found to have adverse effects on male reproductive function in animals. Human exposure to bisphenols is widespread. Bisphenol A (BPA) and its analogues, including bisphenol S (BPS), bisphenol F (BPF), and bisphenol AF (BPAF) are utilized in various consumer products such as food contact materials and dental resins. The effects of these compounds on male fertility and spermatogenesis are unclear and findings from human studies are inconsistent. In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated the influence of BPA, BPS, BPF, BPAF (BPs) measured in semen on number of spermatozoa, total motility, progressive motility, morphology, and DNA fragmentation. We also examined the association of bisphenols (BPs) exposure with patients' occupation. A total of 358 patients aged 17-62 years with BMI 18-42 were included in the study from 2019 to 2021. BPs were extracted using solvent extraction followed by preconcentration step and determined by high-performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MSMS). Bisphenols were detected in 343 from 349 analysed samples (98.3% of all the samples). In 6 samples, the concentration of all BPs was under the limit of detection and in 20 samples under the limit of quantification. We did not find a statistically significant relationship between occupation and BPs. However, we observed significant correlations between the concentration of BPA and a lower motility and normal morphology. For BPS, a significant correlation with a lower ejaculate volume and a lower total sperm count was found. BPF and BPAF were detected only in 14.3% and 23.9% of samples, respectively. For BPF and BPAF, no significant correlations with spermiogram parameters were observed. Our results show that BPs are widespread in the male population (more than 90% of analysed samples), independently of an occupation and in case of BPA and BPS having a negative impact on spermiogram parameters.
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- Michal Jeseta
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Veterinary Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Czech Republic.
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- RECETOX Centre, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- RECETOX Centre, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Veterinary Research Institute, Hudcova 70, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Molecular Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic; Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Torun, Poland; Department of Human Morphology and Embryology, Wroclaw Medical University, Poland; Physiology Graduate Faculty, North Carolina State University, Raleigh NC, USA
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Brno and Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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- RECETOX Centre, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic
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Nabil I, Eid AA, Yassin HA, Abouelrous RA, Solaiman AA. Protective role of hesperidin in finasteride-induced testicular toxicity in adult male Wistar rats: Insights into oxidative stress, apoptosis, and ultrastructure of seminiferous tubules. Reprod Toxicol 2024; 124:108535. [PMID: 38216069 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2024.108535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/07/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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A negative impact of finasteride on fertility has been reported, in which over production of reactive oxygen species and apoptosis were implicated. Hesperidin, a plant-derived bioflavonoid with antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects, may mitigate these adverse effects. In order to investigate the possible protective role of hesperidin against finasteride-induced seminiferous tubules toxicity in adult male Wistar rats, 60 rats were randomized into five groups (I-V) receiving distilled water, 0.5% sodium carboxymethylcellulose solution, hesperidin, finasteride, and combined hesperidin and finasteride respectively. Testicular weight, sperm count and motility were determined. Testicular tissue homogenates were prepared to measure the level of malondialdehyde (MDA), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), reduced glutathione (GSH) and the gene expression of caspase-3 and B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl2). Testes were processed for light and electron microscopic evaluation. Johnsen score was calculated. Administration of finasteride resulted in significantly decreased testicular weights, sperm count and motility, Johnsen score, tissue levels of TAC and GSH together with significant increase in tissue MDA. Gene expression revealed significantly increased caspase-3 and decreased Bcl2. Furthermore, finasteride disrupted the seminiferous tubules, causing degenerative changes affecting Sertoli cells and spermatogenic cells. Co-administration of hesperidin with finasteride resulted in improvement in testicular weights, TAC, GSH, Bcl2, Johnsen score, sperm count and motility as well as preservation of the structure of the seminiferous tubules. To conclude, hesperidin was found to have a protective potential on finasteride-induced oxidative stress, apoptosis and testicular structural damage.
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- Iman Nabil
- Department of Histology & Cell biology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Human Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Histology & Cell biology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Sudhakaran G, Kesavan D, Kandaswamy K, Guru A, Arockiaraj J. Unravelling the epigenetic impact: Oxidative stress and its role in male infertility-associated sperm dysfunction. Reprod Toxicol 2024; 124:108531. [PMID: 38176575 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2023.108531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 12/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Male infertility is a multifactorial condition influenced by epigenetic regulation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Oxidative stress-induced damage leads to epigenetic modifications, disrupting gene expression crucial for spermatogenesis and fertilization. Paternal exposure to oxidative stress induces transgenerational epigenetic alterations, potentially impacting male fertility in offspring. Mitochondrial dysfunction impairs sperm function, while leukocytospermia exacerbates oxidative stress-related sperm dysfunction. Therefore, this review focuses on understanding these mechanisms as vital for developing preventive strategies, including targeting oxidative stress-induced epigenetic changes and implementing lifestyle modifications to prevent male infertility. This study investigates how oxidative stress affects the epigenome and sperm production, function, and fertilization. Unravelling the molecular pathways provides valuable insights that can advance our scientific understanding. Additionally, these findings have clinical implications and can help to address the significant global health issue of male infertility.
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- Gokul Sudhakaran
- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu District, Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu District, Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Cariology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Cariology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai 600077, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu District, Kattankulathur 603203, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Gao C, Sun N, Xie J, Li J, Tao L, Guo L, Shi L, He X, Shen X, Wang H, Yang P, Covaci A, Huang Y. Co-exposure to 55 endocrine-disrupting chemicals linking diminished sperm quality: Mixture effect, and the role of seminal plasma docosapentaenoic acid. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL 2024; 185:108571. [PMID: 38471262 DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Isolated effects of single endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on male reproductive health have been studied extensively, but their mixture effect remains unelucidated. Previous research has suggested that consuming diet enriched in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) might be beneficial for reproductive health, whether omega-3 PUFA could moderate the effect of EDCs mixture on semen quality remains to be explored. In this study of 155 male recruited from a reproductive health center in China, we used targeted-exposomics to simultaneously measure 55 EDCs in the urine for exposure burden. Regression analyses were restricted to highly detected EDCs (≥55%, n = 34), and those with consistently elevated risk were further screened and brought into mixture effect models (Bisphenol A, ethyl paraben, methyl paraben [MeP], benzophenone-1 [BP1], benzophenone-3, mono(3-carboxypropyl) phthalate [MCPP]). Bayesian Kernel Machine Regression (BKMR) and quantile-based g-computation (QGC) models demonstrated that co-exposure to top-ranked EDCs was related to reduced sperm total (β = -0.18, 95%CI: -0.29 - -0.07, P = 0.002) and progressive motility (β = -0.27, 95%CI: -0.43 - -0.10, P = 0.002), but not to lower semen volume. BP1, MeP and MCPP were identified as the main effect driver for deteriorated sperm motion parameters using mixture model analyses. Seminal plasma fatty acid profiling showed that high omega-3 PUFA status, notably elevated docosapentaenoic acid (DPA, C22:5n-3) status, moderated the association between MCPP and sperm motion parameters (total motility: β = 0.26, 95%CI: 0.01 - -0.51, Pinteraction = 0.047; progressive motility: β = 0.64, 95%CI: 0.23 - 1.05, Pinteraction = 0.003). Co-exposure to a range of EDCs is mainly associated with deteriorated sperm quality, but to a lesser extent on sperm quantity, high seminal plasma DPA status might be protective against the effect. Our work emphasizes the importance of exposomic approach to assess chemical exposures and highlighted a new possible intervention target for mitigating the potential adverse effect of EDCs on semen quality.
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- Chang Gao
- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Center for Big Data and Population Health of IHM, Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Center for Big Data and Population Health of IHM, Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Center for Big Data and Population Health of IHM, Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Center for Big Data and Population Health of IHM, Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui Province, China; Reproductive Medicine Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Center for Big Data and Population Health of IHM, Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, China Greater Bay Area Research Center of Environmental Health, School of Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.
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- Toxicological Center, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Department of Toxicology, School of Public Health, Center for Big Data and Population Health of IHM, Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology of Anhui Higher Education Institutes, MOE Key Laboratory of Population Health Across Life Cycle, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Clinical Research Center, Suzhou Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anhui Medical University, Suzhou, China.
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Zheng H, Hu Y, Zhou J, Zhou B, Qi S. Protective Effect of Black Rice Cyanidin-3-Glucoside on Testicular Damage in STZ-Induced Type 1 Diabetic Rats. Foods 2024; 13:727. [PMID: 38472840 DOI: 10.3390/foods13050727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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Diabetic testicular damage is quite a common and significant complication in diabetic men, which could result in infertility. The natural fertility rate of type 1 diabetes men is only 50% because of testicular damage. This research first aimed to explore the intervention effect of C3G on testicular tissue damage induced by diabetes. Here, a streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetic rat model was established, and then C3G was administered. After 8 weeks of C3G supplementation, the symptoms of diabetes (e.g., high blood glucose, lower body weight, polydipsia, polyphagia) were relieved, and at the same time that sperm motility and viability increased, sperm abnormality decreased in C3G-treated diabetic rats. Furthermore, the pathological structure of testis was restored; the fibrosis of the testicular interstitial tissue was inhibited; and the LH, FSH, and testosterone levels were all increased in the C3G-treated groups. Testicular oxidative stress was relieved; serum and testicular inflammatory cytokines levels were significantly decreased in C3G-treated groups; levels of Bax, Caspase-3, TGF-β1 and Smad2/3 protein in testis decreased; and the level of Bcl-2 was up-regulated in the C3G-treated groups. A possible mechanism might be that C3G improved antioxidant capacity, relieved oxidative stress, increased anti-inflammatory cytokine expression, and inhibited the apoptosis of spermatogenic cells and testicular fibrosis, thus promoting the production of testosterone and repair of testicular function. In conclusion, this study is the first to reveal that testicular damage could be mitigated by C3G in type 1 diabetic rats. Our results provide a theoretical basis for the application of C3G in male reproductive injury caused by diabetes.
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- Hongxing Zheng
- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723000, China
- State Key Laboratory of Qinba Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Hanzhong 723000, China
- Qinba Mountain Area Collaborative Innovation Center of Bioresources Comprehensive Development, Hanzhong 723000, China
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- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723000, China
- Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Bio-Resources, Hanzhong 723000, China
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- Shaanxi Black Organic Food Engineering Technology Research Center, Hanzhong 723000, China
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- Shaanxi Black Organic Food Engineering Technology Research Center, Hanzhong 723000, China
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- School of Biological Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Technology, Hanzhong 723000, China
- State Key Laboratory of Qinba Biological Resources and Ecological Environment, Hanzhong 723000, China
- Shaanxi Guzhongcun Ecological Agriculture Company, Hanzhong 723000, China
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Haleem N, Kumar P, Zhang C, Jamal Y, Hua G, Yao B, Yang X. Microplastics and associated chemicals in drinking water: A review of their occurrence and human health implications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 912:169594. [PMID: 38154642 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Microplastics (MPs) have entered drinking water (DW) via various pathways, raising concerns about their potential health impacts. This study provides a comprehensive review of MP-associated chemicals, such as oligomers, plasticizers, stabilizers, and ultraviolet (UV) filters that can be leached out during DW treatment and distribution. The leaching of these chemicals is influenced by various environmental and operating factors, with three major ones identified: MP concentration and polymer type, pH, and contact time. The leaching process is substantially enhanced during the disinfection step of DW treatment, due to ultraviolet light and/or disinfectant-triggered reactions. The study also reviewed human exposure to MPs and associated chemicals in DW, as well as their health impacts on the human nervous, digestive, reproductive, and hepatic systems, especially the neuroendocrine toxicity of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. An overview of MPs in DW, including tap water and bottled water, was also presented to enable a background understanding of MPs-associated chemicals. In short, certain chemicals leached from MPs in DW can have significant implications for human health and demand further research on their long-term health impacts, mitigation strategies, and interactions with other pollutants such as disinfection byproducts (DBPs) and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs). This study is anticipated to facilitate the research and management of MPs in DW and beverages.
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- Noor Haleem
- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA; Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan
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- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA
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- Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007, USA.
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Du C, Yu Y, Fan X. Analysis of research trends (2014-2023) on oxidative stress and male fertility based on bibliometrics and knowledge graphs. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2024; 15:1326402. [PMID: 38323105 PMCID: PMC10846311 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2024.1326402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Background Oxidative stress (OS) is considered one of the major factors affecting male fertility, and research in this field has seen constant growth year by year. Currently, around 700 relevant papers are published each year, with a trend of further growth. Therefore, this study systematically summarizes the literature published in the last decade from a bibliometric perspective, revealing the dynamic development of the field, identifying research hotspots, analyzing future trends, and providing reference for further research. Methods Relevant literature on oxidative stress and male fertility was retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database, covering the timespan from 2014 to 2023 and including two types, articles and reviews. CiteSpace and VOSviewer were used for bibliometric analysis, including cluster analysis, co-occurrence analysis, co-citation analysis, and burst analysis of countries/regions, institutions, journals, authors, references, and keywords. Results This paper studied a total of 5,301 papers involving 107 countries/regions, with China having the highest number of publications (898 papers) and the United States having the highest centrality (0.62). Burst analysis of journal citations revealed the emergence of many new journals (e.g., Antioxidants-Basel, Front Endocrinol) after 2021, indicating continuous expansion and development in this field. Cluster analysis of co-cited references and co-occurring keywords divided the research into areas such as oxidative stress and male infertility, oxidative stress level detection, and antioxidants. The keywords associated with research hotspots shifted from oxidative stress detection, sperm DNA damage, apoptosis, and redox potential to DNA methylation, embryonic development, infection, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidants. Conclusion Bibliometric methods provide an intuitive reflection of the development process in the field of oxidative stress and male fertility, as well as the analysis of research hotspots in different periods. Research on oxidative stress and embryonic development, as well as antioxidant health management, may become hotspots in future research.
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- Chao Du
- Department of Reproductive Medicine, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medicine, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Department of Reproductive Medicine, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Student Affairs Department of Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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Akbari R, Panahi Z, Ghaemi M, Hantoushzadeh S. The knowledge domain and emerging trends in the infertility field: A 67-year retrospective study. Health Care Women Int 2024:1-31. [PMID: 38231619 DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2024.2304110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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Infertility is a significant problem influencing many couples. Our purpose was to assess the field of infertility in Obstetrics and Gynecology from 1955 to 2022 reviewing 3575 documents found in the Web of Science database. Most articles were in the areas of Reproductive Biology, Fertility, Endometriosis & Hysterectomy, and Chromosome Disorders. We found publication has increased dramatically since 1989. Agarwal, Thomas, and Sharma; United States, England, and Canada; Fertility and Sterility, Human Reproduction, and AJOG were the most-cited authors, countries, and journals, respectively. We discovered five substantive clusters: male infertility factors, female infertility factors, causes and treatment of infertility, the consequence of infertility, and assisted reproductive techniques. Using bibliometric review (Co-citation analysis) six research areas were found: semen analysis and sperm morphology, regional differences in the psychological effects of infertility, unexplained infertility, endometriosis, diagnosis and treatment of infertility, and polycystic ovary syndrome. Despite advances in understanding infertility, further research is needed.
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- Razieh Akbari
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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- Vali-e-Asr Reproductive Health Research Center, Family Health Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Almubarak A, Lee S, Yu IJ, Jeon Y. Effects of Nobiletin supplementation on the freezing diluent on porcine sperm cryo-survival and subsequent in vitro embryo development. Theriogenology 2024; 214:314-322. [PMID: 37956580 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Nobiletin (NOB) is a bioflavonoid compound isolated from citrus fruit peels. The present study aimed to elucidate whether NOB facilitates the porcine sperm cryosurvival and embryo development after in vitro fertilization (IVF). To this end, spermatozoa were diluted and cryopreserved in a freezing extender supplemented with 0 (control), 50, 100, 150, and 200 μM Nobiletin. The kinematic patterns of frozen-thawed (FT) sperm were assessed after 30 and 90 min incubation using a Sperm Class Analyzer (SCA). Viability, acrosome integrity, and mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were measured by fluorescence microscopy 30 min after thawing using SYBR-14/PI, PSA/FITC, and R123/PI, respectively. Lipid peroxidation was determined using MDA assay after incubation for 90 min. The addition of 100 μM and 150 μM NOB to the extender significantly improved sperm progressive motility, and acrosome integrity compared to the control group (P < 0.05). The proportion of viable spermatozoa was significantly higher in the 150 μM NOB group. MDA levels were less in 50 μM and 150 μM NOB treated groups compared to the control. In addition, IVF with FT sperm was used to assess the embryo developmental competence. Treatment with 150 μM NOB before cryopreservation increased the cleavage and blastocyst formation rates compared to the control group. Furthermore, the relative expression of POU5F1 and AMPK, genes related to pluripotency and cell differentiation were significantly upregulated in embryos resulting from NOB-treated sperm compared to the control group. These results suggest that Nobiletin is a functionally novel phytochemical to mitigate oxidative stress during the freezing-thawing of porcine spermatozoa as reflected by improved FT sperm quality and IVF outcome.
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- Areeg Almubarak
- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea; Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sudan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 204, Hilat Kuku, Khartoum North, 11111, Sudan
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- Laboratory of Theriogenology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, 9 34134, South Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea
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- Department of Theriogenology and Reproductive Biotechnology, College of Veterinary Medicine and Bio-safety Research Institute, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, South Korea.
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Merrill RM, Song D, Ashton MK. Comparing the Strength of Associations Between Male Genital Problems and Mental Illnesses and Sleep Disorders. Am J Mens Health 2024; 18:15579883241228243. [PMID: 38279822 PMCID: PMC10822091 DOI: 10.1177/15579883241228243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024] Open
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This study compares the rate of selected types of mental illnesses (stress, anxiety, depression) and sleep disorders (insomnia, sleep apnea) according to the status of eight male genital problems. Analyses utilize medical claims data for male employees aged 18 to 64 years of a large corporation, 2017 to 2021. Approximately 1,076 (7.3%) men per year have one or more genital problems. The most common being benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH; 3.8%) and then erectile dysfunction (ED; 1.7%). For BPH patients, the rate experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or a combination of these is 0.96%, 6.2%, 5.3%, and 5.1%, respectively. Corresponding rates for ED are 1.5%, 7.2%, 5.9%, and 7.5%. For BPH patients, the rate experiencing insomnia, sleep apnea, or both is 3.1%, 22.7%, and 2.0%, respectively. Corresponding rates for ED are 1.2%, 20.6%, and 2.2%. Male genital problems positively associate with having one or more mental illnesses (stress, anxiety, depression), except for hydrocele, with ED and penis disorder having the strongest associations. Male genital problems also positively associate with having insomnia and/or sleep apnea, except for infertility and orchitis, with BPH and ED having the strongest associations. The positive associations involving BPH and ED with mental illnesses are each more pronounced in the younger age group (18-49 vs. 50-64). Similar results are seen in the models involving sleep disorders. Thus, comorbid male genital problems, mental illnesses, and sleep disorders exist, with the strength of associations unique to the male genital problem and sometimes modified by age.
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- Ray M. Merrill
- Department of Public Health, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Public Health, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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- Department of Public Health, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, USA
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Pilehvari S, Masoumi SZ, Bahar TG, Kazemi F, Moradkhani S, Maleki P. Effect of Carob and Ginseng Supplements on Semen Analysis Parameters, Sexual Function, and Sex Hormones in Infertile Men: Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2024; 29:113-119. [PMID: 38333335 PMCID: PMC10849286 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_460_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Background Infertility is one of the most common problems in the world; there is a growing demand for herbal medicines to treat infertility-related problems. Materials and Methods A randomized controlled trial with three groups was conducted, each with 30 participants. The first group was administered 1.5 grams of Carob daily, the second group was administered 1.5 grams of Ginseng daily, and the third group received a placebo. The treatment was administered for 12 weeks, and before and after the intervention, semen parameters, testosterone, prolactin, luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, thyroid hormones, and sexual function were evaluated. Sexual function was assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaire. Results The mean (SD) age of participants was 34.83 (6.22), 34.60 (5.78), and 33.67 (5.82) years in Carob, Ginseng, and Placebo groups, respectively. The results showed that in the Carob group, the normal volume of semen (Z 133 = 3.05, p = 0.02) and the normal shape of sperm (Z 134 = 2.97, p = 0.01) increased significantly compared to the control group. In the Ginseng group, the normal volume (Z 133 = 3.90, p = 0.001) and the normal viscosity of semen (Z 133 = 2.36, p = 0.01) increased significantly compared to the control group.The Carob group showed a significant increase in normal sperm counts and testosterone hormone levels (Z 131 = 2.81, p = 0.05). The Ginseng group demonstrated a significant improvement in orgasm function (H2 = 6.14, p = 0.04) and the total score of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) (H2 = 5.8, p = 0.05). Conclusions Carob supplements are suggested to enhance some semen parameters and male sex hormones. For infertile men, Ginseng can be beneficial in improving sexual function.
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- Shamim Pilehvari
- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Mother and Child Care Research Center, Midwifery and Reproductive Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Mother and Child Care Research Center, Midwifery and Reproductive Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Mother and Child Care Research Center, Midwifery and Reproductive Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Medicinal Plants and Natural Products Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Mother and Child Care Research Center, Midwifery and Reproductive Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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Ramírez-López CJ, Barros E, Vidigal PM, Okano DS, Gomes LL, Carvalho RPR, de Castro AG, Baracat-Pereira MC, Guimarães SEF, Guimarães JD. Oxidative stress associated with proteomic and fatty acid profiles of sperm from Nellore bulls at rest†. Biol Reprod 2023; 109:878-891. [PMID: 37702320 DOI: 10.1093/biolre/ioad121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/14/2023] Open
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Sexual rest is a transient condition, which compromises conception rates, characterized by large volumes of ejaculate with high percentages of dead sperm observed in bulls. The biochemical mechanisms leading to this ejaculate pattern are not fully understood. Six adult resting Nellore bulls were submitted to Breeding Soundness Evaluation by four consecutive semen collections through the electroejaculation method during a 30 min period. Each ejaculate had its semen phenotypic parameters; morphology and physical aspects were evaluated. To assess enzymatic activity (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione S-transferase), lipid peroxidation (concentrations of malondialdehyde and nitric oxide), fatty acid, and proteomic profile aliquots of spermatozoa from the first and fourth ejaculates were used. All sperm parameters differed between the first and fourth ejaculates. Spermatozoa from the first ejaculate showed lower enzymatic activity and a higher concentration of lipid peroxidation markers. Among the 19 identified fatty acids, 52.7% are polyunsaturated. Relative abundance analysis showed that C12:0 and C18:0 fatty acids differed between the first and fourth ejaculates, being the fourth ejaculate richer in spermatozoa. The proteomics analysis identified a total of 974 proteins in both sample groups (first and fourth ejaculates). The majority of identified proteins are related to cellular processes and signaling. Quantitative proteomics showed 36 differentially abundant proteins, 6 up-regulated proteins in the first ejaculate, and 30 up-regulated proteins in the fourth ejaculate. Spermatozoa from bulls at sexual rest have less antioxidant capacity, causing changes in their fatty acid composition and protein profile, which generates the observed sperm pattern and lower fertilization capacity.
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- Camilo José Ramírez-López
- Animal Reproduction Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Structural Biology Laboratory, Department of Biology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerai, Brazil
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- Nucleus for Analysis of Biomolecules, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil
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- Animal Reproduction Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Animal Reproduction Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Biotechnology and Biodiversity for the Environment Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Proteomics and Protein Biochemistry Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- LABTEC-Animal Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Animal Science, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Animal Reproduction Laboratory, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Alahmar AT. The Effect of Selenium Therapy on Semen Parameters, Antioxidant Capacity, and Sperm DNA Fragmentation in Men with Idiopathic Oligoasthenoteratospermia. Biol Trace Elem Res 2023; 201:5671-5676. [PMID: 36959435 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-023-03638-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/25/2023]
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Idiopathic male infertility (IMI) remains challenging as the etiology of semen abnormalities is still unidentified. Sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) has been suggested as a potential mechanism. Oral antioxidants including selenium have been tried for IMI with variable results. This study was undertaken to explore the effect of selenium therapy on semen parameters, antioxidant capacity, and SDF in infertile patients with idiopathic oligoasthenoteratospermia (OAT). Sixty-five infertile men with idiopathic OAT and fifty fertile controls were included in this prospective clinical study. Patients received selenium (200 μg/day) orally for 6 months. Seminal fluid parameters (WHO 5th criteria), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), catalase (CAT), and seminal SDF levels were assessed for all participants at the start of the study and after 6 months. Sperm concentration (P < 0.001), progressive motility (P < 0.001), and total motility (P < 0.01) significantly increased in patients after selenium therapy. Seminal TAC and CAT increased in patients post-therapy as compared to baseline values (P < 0.01). SDF levels significantly decreased (P < 0.001) in patients following selenium treatment in comparison to baseline values. SDF levels also correlated negatively with sperm progressive motility (r = - 0.44, P = 0.003) and total motility (r = - 0.48, P = 0.001). In conclusion, selenium therapy (200 μg/day) for 6 months increases sperm concentration, motility, seminal antioxidant capacity, and reduces SDF in patients with idiopathic OAT. Thus, selenium could be a promising therapy for men with IMI and may boost their fertility and fertility treatment outcomes.
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- Ahmed T Alahmar
- Department of Medical Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Babylon, Hillah, Iraq.
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Saadh MJ, Pecho RDC, Jamal A, Alothaim AS, Kamal MA, Warsi MK, Ahmad F, Obaid M, Moslem H, Zainab HA, Amin AH, Arias-Gonzáles JL, Margiana R, Akhavan-Sigari R. Reduced expression of miR-221 is associated with the pro-apoptotic pathways in spermatozoa of oligospermia men. J Reprod Immunol 2023; 160:104159. [PMID: 37913711 DOI: 10.1016/j.jri.2023.104159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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Oligospermia and asthenozoospermia, both frequent, can lead to male infertility. Oligospermia might be viewed as a milder form of azoospermia because the same mutations that produce azoospermia in some individuals also create oligospermia in other individuals. In this, we looked at different characteristics of oligospermia men, counting the level of apoptosis and a few related apoptotic and oxidative stress components, and compared them to solid controls. In this study, semen samples from healthy fertile men (n = 35) and oligospermia (n = 35) were collected, and sperm death rates in both groups were examined using flow cytometry. Also, gene expression of apoptotic and anti-apoptotic markers and miR-221 were investigated (Real-Time PCR). Moreover, for the evaluation of catalase and SOD activity and anti-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-10 and TGF-β, the specific ELISA kits and procedures were applied. As a result, higher gene and protein expression levels of PTEN, P27, and P57 were observed in patients with oligospermia. In contrast, lower mRNA expression of AKT and miR-221 was detected in this group. In addition, IL-10, TGF-β, and catalase activity were suppressed in the oligospermia group compared with healthy men samples. Moreover, the frequency of apoptosis of sperm cells is induced in patients. In conclusion, apoptosis-related markers, PTEN, and the measurement of significant and efficient oxidative stress markers like SOD and catalase in semen plasma could be considered as the critical diagnostic markers for oligospermia. Future studies will be better able to treat oligospermia by showing whether these indicators are rising or falling.
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- Mohamed J Saadh
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Middle East University, Amman 11831, Jordan; Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan
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- Health and Basic Science Research Centre, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11952, Saudi Arabia; Department of Biology, College of Science, Al-Zulfi-, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11952, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Al-Zulfi-, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11952, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Alkharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah 23890, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Sciences, Almaarefa University, Diriya, Riyadh 13713, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dental Industry Techniques, Al-Noor University College, Nineveh, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacy, Al-Zahrawi University College, Karbala, Iraq
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Social Sciences, Faculty of Social Studies, University of British Columbia, Arequipa, Peru
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia; Master's Programme Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia; Andrology Program, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia; Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Tuebingen, Germany; Department of Health Care Management and Clinical Research, Collegium Humanum Warsaw Management University Warsaw, Poland
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Asl AJ, Sharifi M, Dashti A, Dashti GR. Relationship between long non-coding RNA MALAT1 and HOTAIR expression with sperm parameters, DNA and malondialdehyde levels in male infertility. Tissue Cell 2023; 85:102248. [PMID: 37879289 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Sperm quality is a complex index used to evaluate the fertility potential of men. The long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) MALAT1 participate in sperm development and HOTAIR have critical roles in the regulation of oxidative stress responses. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of lncRNA MALAT1 and HOTAIR expression with sperm parameters, DNA fragmentation and malondialdehyde (MDA)levels in sperm fertility. METHODS In this experimental study, semen samples (n = 30 fertile, n = 30 infertile) men were collected and evaluated for sperm parameters by computer-aided sperm analysis(CASA). Sperm DNA integrity quality was assessed by the Acridine orange(AO) test. MDA levels were determined by the Thiobarbituric acid reaction method. The expression of MALAT1 and HOTAIR was detected by RT-PCR. RESULTS We observed a decreased level of MALAT1and HOTAIR expression in the infertile men (p < 0.001). The relative expression level of MALAT1and HOTAIR showed a positive correlation with motility and morphology (p < 0.001). Subsequently, we found the DNA damage and MDA levels was negatively correlated with expression level of genes of sperm (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION In this study the low expression of MALATI and HOTAIR resulted in the high level of MDA, DNA damage, and reduced motility of sperm. This study suggests the therapeutic opportunities in respect to MALATI and HOTAIR expression in the sperm function.
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- Afsaneh-Jaberi Asl
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Charhar Mahal Bakhtiyari, Iran.
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran; Saint Maryam Fertility and Infertility center, Shahid Beheshti hospital, Isfahan, Iran.
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Cojocaru C, Cojocaru E, Pohaci-Antonesei LS, Pohaci-Antonesei CA, Dumitrache-Rujinski S. Sleep apnea syndrome associated with gonadal hormone imbalance (Review). Biomed Rep 2023; 19:101. [PMID: 38025832 PMCID: PMC10646762 DOI: 10.3892/br.2023.1683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Patients with obstructive sleep apnea exhibit an increased risk of developing gonadal disorders. Because a notable number of people worldwide have sleep respiratory and reproductive disorders, it is essential to recognize the association between local upper airway dysfunction and its gonadal effects. Repeated breathing pauses cause sleep fragmentation, disorganization of sleep cycles and stages, sympathetic activation, intermittent hypoxemia and systemic inflammation. Nocturnal intermittent hypoxemia has a direct central effect on neurotransmitters, with disturbances in the normal production of hypothalamic-pituitary hormones. Awakenings and micro-awakenings at the end of apneic episodes produce a central stress responsible for hormonal changes and subsequent endocrine imbalances. The aim of the present study was to investigate the impact of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) on gonadal hormonal homeostasis and its consequences. Recognizing and understanding how local upper airway dysfunction causes gonadal imbalance may facilitate better care for patients with OSAS. Although there may be a direct relationship between sleep-disordered breathing and gonadal function mediated by hormones via the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, to date, current therapies have not been effective.
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- Cristian Cojocaru
- Department of Medical III, Grigore T Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences II, Grigore T Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences II, Grigore T Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Pathology, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050471 Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Pneumology, Marius Nasta Institute of Pneumophtisiology, 050159 Bucharest, Romania
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Leite C, Russo T, Cuccaro A, Pinto J, Polese G, Soares AMVM, Pretti C, Pereira E, Freitas R. Can temperature rise change the impacts induced by e-waste on adults and sperm of Mytilus galloprovincialis? THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 902:166085. [PMID: 37549702 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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Nowadays, it is of utmost importance to consider climate change factors, such as ocean warming, since the risk of negative impacts derived from increased surface water temperature is predicted to be high to the biodiversity. The need for renewable energy technologies, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has led to the increasing use of rare earth elements (REEs). Dysprosium (Dy) is widely used in magnets, motors, electrical vehicles, and nuclear reactors, being considered a critical REE to technology due to its economic importance and high supply risk. However, the increasing use of this element contributes to the enrichment of anthropogenic REEs in aquatic systems. Nevertheless, the information on the potential toxicity of Dy is limited. Moreover, the effects of pollutants can be amplified when combined with climate change factors. Thus, this study aimed to assess the effects of Dy (10 μg/L) in the species Mytilus galloprovincialis under actual (17 °C) and predicted warming conditions (21 °C). The Dy concentration in contaminated mussels was similar between temperatures, probably due to the detoxification capacity in individuals under these treatments. The combined stressors affected the redox balance, but higher impacts were caused by Dy and warming acting alone. In terms of cellular damage, although Dy acting alone was prejudicial to mussels, warming and both stressors acting together induced higher levels of LPO and PC. The histopathological effects of Dy in the digestive tubules were independent of the temperature tested. Regarding effects on sperm, only warming induced cellular damage, while both stressors, alone and together, impaired sperm movement. Overall, this study highlights that warming might influence the effects induced by Dy, but greater impacts were caused by the element. Eventually, the tested stressors may have consequences on mussels' reproduction capacity as well as their growth, abundance, and survival.
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- Carla Leite
- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; Interuniversity Consortium of Marine Biology of Leghorn "G. Bacci", 57128 Livorno, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry & LAQV-REQUIMTE, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology, University of Naples Federico II, 80126 Napoli, Italy
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- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Interuniversity Consortium of Marine Biology of Leghorn "G. Bacci", 57128 Livorno, Italy; Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Chemistry & LAQV-REQUIMTE, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Biology & CESAM, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal.
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Elsaeed MY, Mehanna OM, Abd-Allah EEE, Hassan MG, Ahmed WMS, Moustafa AEGA, Eldesoky GE, Hammad AM, Elgazzar UB, Elnady MR, Abd-Allah FM, Shipl WM, Younes AM, Magar MR, Amer AE, Abbas MAM, Elhamaky KSA, Hassan MHM. Combination Therapy with Enalapril and Paricalcitol Ameliorates Streptozotocin Diabetes-Induced Testicular Dysfunction in Rats via Mitigation of Inflammation, Apoptosis, and Oxidative Stress. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2023; 30:567-585. [PMID: 38133142 PMCID: PMC10747062 DOI: 10.3390/pathophysiology30040041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As the impacts of diabetes-induced reproductive damage are now evident in young people, we are now in urgent need to devise new ways to protect and enhance the reproductive health of diabetic people. The present study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of enalapril (an ACE inhibitor) and paricalcitol (a vitamin D analog), individually or in combination, on streptozotocin (STZ)-diabetes-induced testicular dysfunction in rats and to identify the possible mechanisms for this protection. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study was carried out on 50 male Sprague-Dawley rats; 10 normal rats were allocated as a non-diabetic control group. A total of 40 rats developed diabetes after receiving a single dose of STZ; then, the diabetic rats were divided into four groups of equivalent numbers assigned as diabetic control, enalapril-treated, paricalcitol-treated, and combined enalapril-and-paricalcitol-treated groups. The effects of mono and combined therapy with paricalcitol and enalapril on testicular functions, sperm activity, glycemic state oxidative stress, and inflammatory parameters, as well as histopathological examinations, were assessed in comparison with the normal and diabetic control rats. RESULTS As a result of diabetes induction, epididymal sperm count, sperm motility, serum levels of testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) as well as luteinizing hormone (LH), and the antioxidant enzyme activities, were significantly decreased, while abnormal sperm (%), insulin resistance, nitric oxide (NO), malondialdehyde (MDA), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were significantly increased, along with severe distortion of the testicular structure. Interestingly, treatment with paricalcitol and enalapril, either alone or in combination, significantly improved the sperm parameters, increased antioxidant enzyme activities in addition to serum levels of testosterone, FSH, and LH, reduced insulin resistance, IL-6, and TNF-α levels, and finally ameliorated the diabetes-induced testicular oxidative stress and histopathological damage, with somewhat superior effect for paricalcitol monotherapy and combined therapy with both drugs compared to monotherapy with enalapril alone. CONCLUSIONS Monotherapy with paricalcitol and its combination therapy with enalapril has a somewhat superior effect in improving diabetes-induced testicular dysfunction (most probably as a result of their hypoglycemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties) compared with monotherapy with enalapril alone in male rats, recommending a synergistic impact of both drugs.
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- Magdy Y. Elsaeed
- Department of Physiology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (O.M.M.); (M.G.H.); (W.M.S.A.); (M.R.E.); (M.A.M.A.); (K.S.A.E.)
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, HORUS University, Damietta 34517, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (O.M.M.); (M.G.H.); (W.M.S.A.); (M.R.E.); (M.A.M.A.); (K.S.A.E.)
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, HORUS University, Damietta 34517, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (E.-E.E.A.-A.); (A.E.G.A.M.); (F.M.A.-A.)
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- Department of Physiology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (O.M.M.); (M.G.H.); (W.M.S.A.); (M.R.E.); (M.A.M.A.); (K.S.A.E.)
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, HORUS University, Damietta 34517, Egypt
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- Department of Physiology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (O.M.M.); (M.G.H.); (W.M.S.A.); (M.R.E.); (M.A.M.A.); (K.S.A.E.)
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- Department of Histology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (E.-E.E.A.-A.); (A.E.G.A.M.); (F.M.A.-A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biochemistry, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (A.M.H.); (U.B.E.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (A.M.H.); (U.B.E.)
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- Department of Physiology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (O.M.M.); (M.G.H.); (W.M.S.A.); (M.R.E.); (M.A.M.A.); (K.S.A.E.)
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, HORUS University, Damietta 34517, Egypt
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- Department of Histology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (E.-E.E.A.-A.); (A.E.G.A.M.); (F.M.A.-A.)
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine for Girls, Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11765, Egypt;
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- Department of Basic Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Applied Science Private University, Al-Arab Street, Amman 11196, Jordan;
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (A.E.A.); (M.H.M.H.)
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Petra, Amman 11196, Jordan;
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (A.E.A.); (M.H.M.H.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (A.E.A.); (M.H.M.H.)
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- Department of Physiology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (O.M.M.); (M.G.H.); (W.M.S.A.); (M.R.E.); (M.A.M.A.); (K.S.A.E.)
- Department of Basic Dental Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Applied Science Private University, Al-Arab Street, Amman 11196, Jordan;
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- Department of Physiology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (O.M.M.); (M.G.H.); (W.M.S.A.); (M.R.E.); (M.A.M.A.); (K.S.A.E.)
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Damietta Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Damietta 34517, Egypt; (A.E.A.); (M.H.M.H.)
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Sarkar D, Midha P, Shanti SS, Singh SK. A comprehensive review on the decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209)-induced male reproductive toxicity: Evidences from rodent studies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 901:165938. [PMID: 37541514 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), a class of brominated flame retardants (BFRs), are employed in various manufactured products to prevent fires, slow down their spread and reduce the resulting damages. Decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209), an example of PBDEs, accounts for approximately 82 % of the total production of PBDEs. BDE-209 is a thyroid hormone (TH)-disrupting chemical owing to its structural similarity with TH. Currently, increase in the level of BDE-209 in biological samples has become a major issue because of its widespread use. BDE-209 causes male reproductive toxicity mainly via impairment of steroidogenesis, generation of oxidative stress (OS) and interference with germ cell dynamics. Further, exposure to this chemical can affect metabolic status, sperm concentration, epigenetic regulation of various developmental genes and integrity of blood-testis barrier in murine testis. However, the possible adverse effects of BDE-209 and its mechanism of action on the male reproductive health have not yet been critically evaluated. Hence, the present review article, with the help of available literature, aims to elucidate the reproductive toxicity of BDE-209 in relation to thyroid dysfunction in rodents. Further, several crucial pathways have been also highlighted in order to strengthen our knowledge on BDE-209-induced male reproductive toxicity. Data were extracted from scientific articles available in PubMed, Web of Science, and other databases. A thorough understanding of the risk assessment of BDE-209 exposure and mechanisms of its action is crucial for greater awareness of the potential threat of this BFR to preserve male fertility.
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- Debarshi Sarkar
- Department of Zoology, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab, VPO-Ghudda, Bathinda 151401, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab, VPO-Ghudda, Bathinda 151401, India
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- Department of Zoology, School of Basic Sciences, Central University of Punjab, VPO-Ghudda, Bathinda 151401, India
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- Department of Zoology, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005, India.
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Suri S, Khan SS, Naeem S, Majeed S, Sultana N, Khadim S, Khan RA. A two-generational reproductive study to assess the effects of Juglans regia on reproductive developments in the male and female rats. BRAZ J BIOL 2023; 83:e275534. [PMID: 38055579 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.275534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Environmental pollutants and lifestyle severely threaten human and animal health, leading to disturbances of various functions, including infertility. So, exploring a safe treatment that could effectively reverse infertility remains a challenge. The current study was intended to explore the fertility-enhancing effect of Juglans Regia oil in two successive generations of rats; F0 and F1. J. Regia oil was initially tested for in vitro antioxidant assay via ROS and DPPH, followed by in vivo toxicity testing. In the fertility assessment, eighteen pairs of male and female rats (n=36, 1:1, F0 generation) were divided into three groups and dosed with 1 mL/kg and 2 mL/kg daily of J. Regia oil and saline, respectively, up to pre-cohabitation, cohabitation, gestation and lactation periods. The reproductive performance, including body weight, live birth index, fertility index, and litter size, was assessed. Hormonal and antioxidant markers of F1 generations were assessed with the histopathological evaluation of male and female organs. The oil of J. Regia showed great antioxidant potential (P < 0.05) in DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) methods (P<0.05). The continued exposure of the F0 and F1 generations to J. Regia oil did not affect body weight, fertility index, litter size, and survival index. We have found pronounced fertility outcomes in both genders of F0 and F1 generations with J. Regia 2 mL/kg/day in comparison to the control. Results showed that J. Regia significantly increased (P < 0.05) luteinizing hormone (LH), plasma testosterone, follicular stimulating hormone (FSH), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities in both generations. Histology of both generations reveals improved spermatogenesis and folliculogenesis with enhanced architecture. Altogether, the present results suggest that J. Regia improved fertility in both male and female rats by improving hormonal activities and oxidative stress.
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- S Suri
- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Karachi, Pakistan
- Ziauddin University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Ziauddin University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Karachi, Pakistan
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- University of Karachi, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Karachi, Pakistan
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Zhang X, Zheng Y, Wang Z, Gan J, Yu B, Lu B, Jiang X. Melatonin as a therapeutic agent for alleviating endothelial dysfunction in cardiovascular diseases: Emphasis on oxidative stress. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 167:115475. [PMID: 37722190 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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The vascular endothelium is vital in maintaining cardiovascular health by regulating vascular permeability and tone, preventing thrombosis, and controlling vascular inflammation. However, when oxidative stress triggers endothelial dysfunction, it can lead to chronic cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). This happens due to oxidative stress-induced mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammatory responses, and reduced levels of nitric oxide. These factors cause damage to endothelial cells, leading to the acceleration of CVD progression. Melatonin, a natural antioxidant, has been shown to inhibit oxidative stress and stabilize endothelial function, providing cardiovascular protection. The clinical application of melatonin in the prevention and treatment of CVDs has received widespread attention. In this review, based on bibliometric studies, we first discussed the relationship between oxidative stress-induced endothelial dysfunction and CVDs, then summarized the role of melatonin in the treatment of atherosclerosis, hypertension, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and other CVDs. Finally, the potential clinical use of melatonin in the treatment of these diseases is discussed.
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- Xiaolu Zhang
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China.
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- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin 301617, PR China.
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Pareek C, Gajbe U, Bawaskar PA, Bandre GR, Badge AK. Laser-Guided Sperm Selection: Optimizing the Reproductive Success Rate in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Cureus 2023; 15:e49052. [PMID: 38116358 PMCID: PMC10728578 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.49052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023] Open
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Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) enable these patient's spermatozoa to fertilize the oocyte and create viable and healthy offspring, but the effectiveness of the various procedures still has room to increase. In the field of assisted reproductive technology, the need to improve fertility results has led to the development of novel sperm selection strategies. Laser-assisted selection of immotile sperm (LAISS) appears to be a promising strategy, harnessing the power of modern optical instruments to better the selection process and, ultimately, maximize the probability of successful fertilization. This technology takes advantage of sperm cells' distinctive features, such as shape, form, and motility patterns, that can be sensitively changed by laser forces. Using precision laser manipulation, spermatozoa with desirable features can be precisely targeted, improving the overall quality and viability of the sperm population. The existence of an elevated percentage of DNA-damaged sperm in a patient's ejaculation may be one of the key factors decreasing ART outcomes. As a result, one of the most difficult tasks in reproductive medicine is ensuring the best quality of spermatozoa utilized in ART, particularly with regard to genetic integrity. The most recent approaches for preparing and selecting human spermatozoa by LAISS techniques are covered here, with an emphasis on those that have been shown to improve.
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- Charu Pareek
- Clinical Embryology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to Be University), Nagpur, IND
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- Anatomy, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to Be University), Nagpur, IND
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- Clinical Embryology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to Be University), Nagpur, IND
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- Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to Be University), Wardha, IND
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- Microbiology, Datta Meghe Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to Be University), Nagpur, IND
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Kaltsas A, Zachariou A, Markou E, Dimitriadis F, Sofikitis N, Pournaras S. Microbial Dysbiosis and Male Infertility: Understanding the Impact and Exploring Therapeutic Interventions. J Pers Med 2023; 13:1491. [PMID: 37888102 PMCID: PMC10608462 DOI: 10.3390/jpm13101491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 10/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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The human microbiota in the genital tract is pivotal for maintaining fertility, but its disruption can lead to male infertility. This study examines the relationship between microbial dysbiosis and male infertility, underscoring the promise of precision medicine in this field. Through a comprehensive review, this research indicates microbial signatures associated with male infertility, such as altered bacterial diversity, the dominance of pathogenic species, and imbalances in the genital microbiome. Key mechanisms linking microbial dysbiosis to infertility include inflammation, oxidative stress, and sperm structural deterioration. Emerging strategies like targeted antimicrobial therapies, probiotics, prebiotics, and fecal microbiota transplantation have shown potential in adjusting the genital microbiota to enhance male fertility. Notably, the application of precision medicine, which customizes treatments based on individual microbial profiles and specific causes of infertility, emerges as a promising approach to enhance treatment outcomes. Ultimately, microbial dysbiosis is intricately linked to male infertility, and embracing personalized treatment strategies rooted in precision medicine principles could be the way forward in addressing infertility associated with microbial factors.
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- Aris Kaltsas
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (A.K.); (A.Z.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (A.K.); (A.Z.); (N.S.)
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- Department of Microbiology, University Hospital of Ioannina, 45500 Ioannina, Greece;
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece;
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece; (A.K.); (A.Z.); (N.S.)
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- Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Attikon General University Hospital of Athens, 12462 Athens, Greece
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Kaltsas A. Oxidative Stress and Male Infertility: The Protective Role of Antioxidants. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:1769. [PMID: 37893487 PMCID: PMC10608597 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59101769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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Oxidative stress is a significant factor in male infertility, compromising sperm function and overall reproductive health. As male infertility garners increasing attention, effective therapeutic interventions become paramount. This review investigates the therapeutic role of antioxidants in addressing male infertility. A detailed examination was conducted on antioxidants such as vitamin C, E, B12, D, coenzyme Q10, zinc, folic acid, selenium, l-carnitine, l-arginine, inositols, and alpha-lipoic acid. This analysis examines the methodologies, outcomes, and constraints of current clinical studies. Antioxidants show notable potential in counteracting the negative effects of oxidative stress on sperm. Based on the evidence, these antioxidants, individually or synergistically, can enhance sperm health and reproductive outcomes. However, certain limitations in the studies call for careful interpretation. Antioxidants are integral in tackling male infertility attributed to oxidative stress. The current findings underscore their therapeutic value, yet there's a pressing need for deeper, comprehensive research. Future studies should focus on refining dosage guidelines, identifying potential side effects, and discerning the most efficacious antioxidant combinations for male infertility solutions.
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- Aris Kaltsas
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, 45110 Ioannina, Greece
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Mahmoud M, Abd-Allah SM, Abdel-Halim BR, Khalil AAY. Ameliorative effect of chitosan nanoparticles in capacitation media on post-thawing in vitro fertilizing ability of bovine spermatozoa. Reprod Domest Anim 2023; 58:1428-1438. [PMID: 37635322 DOI: 10.1111/rda.14458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of supplementation of chitosan nanoparticles (CSNPs) on the capacitation of bovine spermatozoa during the in vitro fertilization process. Hyperactivated motility (HAM) and acrosome reaction (AR) of sperm cells as well as in vitro fertilization and cleavage rates are the main parameters used to estimate the effect of CSNPs on bovine spermatozoa's fertilizing ability. In this study, three different concentrations of CSNPs (10, 20 and 100 μg/mL) were prepared and characterized. Motile spermatozoa were separated from frozen-thawed semen by a swim-up technique and capacitated in Sperm-TALP medium supplemented with heparin only without CSNPs treatment (positive control), heparin + 10 μg/mL CSNPs, heparin + 20 μg/mL CSNPs, heparin + 100 μg/mL CSNPs and the last one served as a negative control tube which supplemented with 10 μg/mL CSNPs without adding heparin. Sperm cells were incubated for 90 min at 39°C in a 5% CO2 incubator and evaluated every 30 min at intervals. Cumulus oophorus complex (COCs) were matured in a 5% CO2 incubator at 39°C and inseminated in vitro with frozen-thawed bull sperm of the above concentrations. The inseminated oocytes were incubated at 39°C in a 5% CO2 incubator for 24 h and then examined for evidence of fertilization. The results of this investigation showed that HAM and AR were best affected by CSNPs at a concentration of 20 μg/mL during an incubation time of 60 min. As time went on, the overall proportion of spermatozoa with progressive motility (PM) decreased across all groups, and a substantially lower value was found at the dose mentioned above. Additionally, the impact of sperm treated with CSNPs on fertilization rate was assessed. The outcomes demonstrated that in comparison to the other concentrations (10 and 100 μg/mL), the positive control and the negative control, the proportion of fertilized oocytes was significantly higher in the CSNPs concentration (20 μg/mL). In conclusion, it could be inferred from this investigation that CSNPs support sperm functions during IVF and can be used for biomedical interventions in bovine spermatozoa. Additionally, a high IVF rate was achieved by using sperm treated with CSNPs as CSNPs enhance sperm capacitation and acrosome reaction.
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- Mona Mahmoud
- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt
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Farkouh A, Agarwal A, Hamoda TAAAM, Kavoussi P, Saleh R, Zini A, Arafa M, Harraz AM, Gul M, Karthikeyan VS, Durairajanayagam D, Rambhatla A, Boitrelle F, Chung E, Birowo P, Toprak T, Ghayda RA, Cannarella R, Phuoc NHV, Dimitriadis F, Russo GI, Sokolakis I, Mostafa T, Makarounis K, Ziouziou I, Kuroda S, Bendayan M, Kaiyal RS, Japari A, Simopoulou M, Rocco L, Garrido N, Gherabi N, Bocu K, Kahraman O, Le TV, Wyns C, Tremellen K, Sarikaya S, Lewis S, Evenson DP, Ko E, Calogero AE, Bahar F, Martinez M, Crafa A, Nguyen Q, Ambar RF, Colpi G, Bakircioglu ME, Henkel R, Kandil H, Serefoglu EC, Alarbid A, Tsujimura A, Kheradmand A, Anagnostopoulou C, Marino A, Adamyan A, Zilaitiene B, Ozer C, Pescatori E, Vogiatzi P, Busetto GM, Balercia G, Elbardisi H, Akhavizadegan H, Sajadi H, Taniguchi H, Park HJ, Maldonado Rosas I, Al-Marhoon M, Sadighi Gilani MA, Alhathal N, Pinggera GM, Kothari P, Mogharabian N, Micic S, Homa S, Darbandi S, Long TQT, Zohdy W, Atmoko W, Sabbaghian M, Ibrahim W, Smith RP, Ho CCK, de la Rosette J, El-Sakka AI, Preto M, Zenoaga-Barbăroșie C, Abumelha SM, Baser A, Aydos K, Ramirez-Dominguez L, Kumar V, Ong TA, Mierzwa TC, Adriansjah R, Banihani SA, Bowa K, Fukuhara S, Rodriguez Peña M, Moussa M, Ari UÇ, Cho CL, Tadros NN, Ugur MR, Amar E, Falcone M, Santer FR, Kalkanli A, Karna KK, Khalafalla K, Vishwakarma RB, Finocchi F, Giulioni C, Ceyhan E, Çeker G, Yazbeck C, Rajmil O, Yilmaz M, Altay B, Barrett TL, Ngoo KS, Roychoudhury S, Salvio G, Lin H, Kadioglu A, Timpano M, Avidor-Reiss T, Hakim L, Sindhwani P, Franco G, Singh R, Giacone F, Ruzaev M, Kosgi R, Sofikitis N, Palani A, Calik G, Kulaksız D, Jezek D, Al Hashmi M, Drakopoulos P, Omran H, Leonardi S, Celik-Ozenci C, Güngör ND, Ramsay J, Amano T, Sogutdelen E, Duarsa GWK, Chiba K, Jindal S, Savira M, Boeri L, Borges E, Gupte D, Gokalp F, Hebrard GH, Minhas S, Shah R. Controversy and Consensus on the Management of Elevated Sperm DNA Fragmentation in Male Infertility: A Global Survey, Current Guidelines, and Expert Recommendations. World J Mens Health 2023; 41:809-847. [PMID: 37118965 PMCID: PMC10523126 DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.230008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) has been associated with male infertility and poor outcomes of assisted reproductive technology (ART). The purpose of this study was to investigate global practices related to the management of elevated SDF in infertile men, summarize the relevant professional society recommendations, and provide expert recommendations for managing this condition. MATERIALS AND METHODS An online global survey on clinical practices related to SDF was disseminated to reproductive clinicians, according to the CHERRIES checklist criteria. Management protocols for various conditions associated with SDF were captured and compared to the relevant recommendations in professional society guidelines and the appropriate available evidence. Expert recommendations and consensus on the management of infertile men with elevated SDF were then formulated and adapted using the Delphi method. RESULTS A total of 436 experts from 55 different countries submitted responses. As an initial approach, 79.1% of reproductive experts recommend lifestyle modifications for infertile men with elevated SDF, and 76.9% prescribe empiric antioxidants. Regarding antioxidant duration, 39.3% recommend 4-6 months and 38.1% recommend 3 months. For men with unexplained or idiopathic infertility, and couples experiencing recurrent miscarriages associated with elevated SDF, most respondents refer to ART 6 months after failure of conservative and empiric medical management. Infertile men with clinical varicocele, normal conventional semen parameters, and elevated SDF are offered varicocele repair immediately after diagnosis by 31.4%, and after failure of antioxidants and conservative measures by 40.9%. Sperm selection techniques and testicular sperm extraction are also management options for couples undergoing ART. For most questions, heterogenous practices were demonstrated. CONCLUSIONS This paper presents the results of a large global survey on the management of infertile men with elevated SDF and reveals a lack of consensus among clinicians. Furthermore, it demonstrates the scarcity of professional society guidelines in this regard and attempts to highlight the relevant evidence. Expert recommendations are proposed to help guide clinicians.
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- Ala’a Farkouh
- Global Andrology Forum, American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Moreland Hills, OH, USA
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- Global Andrology Forum, American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Moreland Hills, OH, USA
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Urology, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Department of Reproductive Urology, Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine/Westlake IVF, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
- Ajyal IVF Center, Ajyal Hospital, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Urology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Andrology, Sexology & STIs, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Urology Department, Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansura, Egypt
- Department of Surgery, Urology Unit, Farwaniya Hospital, Farwaniya, Kuwait
- Department of Urology, Sabah Al Ahmad Urology Center, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Urology, Selçuk University School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Urology, Henry Ford Health System, Vattikuti Urology Institute, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Reproductive Biology, Fertility Preservation, Andrology, CECOS, Poissy Hospital, Poissy, France
- Department of Biology, Reproduction, Epigenetics, Environment and Development, Paris Saclay University, UVSQ, INRAE, BREED, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- Department of Urology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Urology, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Urology, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Andrology, Binh Dan Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Department of Urology and Andrology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Urology, Aristotle University, School of Medicine, Thessaloniki,
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- Department of Urology, Aristotle University, School of Medicine, Thessaloniki,
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- Department of Andrology, Sexology & STIs, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, College of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Reproductive Biology, Fertility Preservation, Andrology, CECOS, Poissy Hospital, Poissy, France
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Fertility Clinic, Telogorejo Hospital, Semarang, Indonesia
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- Department of Physiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Environmental, Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technologies, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Caserta, Italy
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- IVI Foundation, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria La Fe (IIS La Fe), Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Urology, University of Algiers, Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Urology, Silopi State Hospital, Sirnak, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Andrology, Binh Dan Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Department of Urology and Andrology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Urology, Gülhane Research and Training Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA, USA
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Andrology Section, Siloam Sriwijaya Hospital, Palembang, Indonesia
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- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Center for Andrology and Sexual Medicine, Viet Duc University Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Department of Urology, Andrology and Sexual Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Urology, Centro Universitario em Saude do ABC, Santo André, Brazil
- Andrology Group at Ideia Fertil Institute of Human Reproduction, Santo André, Brazil
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- Andrology and IVF Center, Next Fertility Procrea, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Medical Bioscience, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
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- Department of Urology, Biruni University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Urology Unit, Farwaniya Hospital, Farwaniya, Kuwait
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- Department of Urology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Urology Department, Golestan Hospital, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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- ANDROS Day Surgery Clinic, Reproductive Medicine Unit, Palermo, Italy
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- IVF Department, Astghik Medical Center, Yerevan, Armenia
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- Institute of Endocrinology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Andrology and Reproductive Medicine Unit, Gynepro Medical, Bologna, Italy
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- Andromed Health & Reproduction, Fertility & Reproductive Health Diagnostic Center, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, University of Foggia, Policlinico Riuniti, Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Endocrinology, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Department of Andrology, Sexology & STIs, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Andrology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Teheran, Iran
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- Department of Urology and Andrology, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea
- Medical Research Institute of Pusan National University Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Andrology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Teheran, Iran
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- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, Topiwala National Medical College, B.Y.L Nair Ch Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Sexual Health and Fertility Research Center, Shahroud University of Medical Sciences, Shahroud, Iran
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- Department of Andrology, Uromedica Polyclinic, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Biosciences, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
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- Fetal Health Research Center, Hope Generation Foundation, Tehran, Iran
- Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine Research Center, Hope Generation Foundation, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Andrology, Sexology & STIs, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Andrology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Teheran, Iran
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- Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine, Fertility Care Center in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Urology, Bandirma Onyedi Eylül University, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India
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- Department of Surgery, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine of Padjadjaran University, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Urology, University of Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia
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- Department of Urology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Department of Urology, Al Zahraa Hospital, UMC, Lebanon
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- Department of Reproduction, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
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- S. H. Ho Urology Centre, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Department of Urology, Molinette Hospital, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Taksim Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Molecular Cell and Cancer Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Urology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
- Urology Department, University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, USA
- Urology Department, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Andrology, Department of Urology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Endocrinology, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Polytechnic University of Marche Region, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, Reprogynes Medical Institute, Paris, France
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- Department of Andrology, Fundacio Puigvert, Barcelona, Spain
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- Asklepios Clinic Triberg, Urology, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Ege University, Izmir, Turkey
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- Hospital Angkatan Tentera Tuanku Mizan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Endocrinology, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Section of Andrology, Department of Urology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Molinette Hospital, A.O.U. Città della Salute e della Scienza, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
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- Department of Biological Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
- Department of Urology and Transplantation, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Urology, Universitas Airlangga, Rumah Sakit Universitas Airlangga Teaching Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Urology, Universitas Airlangga, Rumah Sakit Universitas Airlangga Teaching Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia
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- Department of Urology, Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Endocrinology, Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India
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- Centro HERA, Unità di Medicina della Riproduzione, Sant’Agata Li Battiati, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Andrology and Renal Transplant, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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- Department of Urology, Ioannina University School of Medicine, Ioannina, Greece
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- Research Centre, University of Garmian, Kalar, Iraq
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- Department of Urology, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences Kanuni Training and Research Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Department for Transfusion Medicine and Transplantation Biology, Reproductive Tissue Bank, University Hospital Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Urology, Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Department of Urology, College of Medicine and Health Science, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
- IVF Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Al Aljenan Medical Center, Pulse Health Training Center, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
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- Central Laboratory, Hospital Público Materno Infantil de Salta, Salta, Argentina
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology and IVF Unit, School of Medicine, Bahcesehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Nagano Red Cross Hospital, Nagano, Japan
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- Department of Urology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Andrology and Reproductive Medicine, Jindal Hospital, Meerut, India
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- Department of Urology, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Urology, IRCCS Fondazione Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Fertility Assisted Fertilization Center, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Urology, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Urology, Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, Antakya, Turkey
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Division of Andrology, Department of Urology, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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Nishida Y, Berg PC, Shakersain B, Hecht K, Takikawa A, Tao R, Kakuta Y, Uragami C, Hashimoto H, Misawa N, Maoka T. Astaxanthin: Past, Present, and Future. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:514. [PMID: 37888449 PMCID: PMC10608541 DOI: 10.3390/md21100514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Astaxanthin (AX), a lipid-soluble pigment belonging to the xanthophyll carotenoids family, has recently garnered significant attention due to its unique physical properties, biochemical attributes, and physiological effects. Originally recognized primarily for its role in imparting the characteristic red-pink color to various organisms, AX is currently experiencing a surge in interest and research. The growing body of literature in this field predominantly focuses on AXs distinctive bioactivities and properties. However, the potential of algae-derived AX as a solution to various global environmental and societal challenges that threaten life on our planet has not received extensive attention. Furthermore, the historical context and the role of AX in nature, as well as its significance in diverse cultures and traditional health practices, have not been comprehensively explored in previous works. This review article embarks on a comprehensive journey through the history leading up to the present, offering insights into the discovery of AX, its chemical and physical attributes, distribution in organisms, and biosynthesis. Additionally, it delves into the intricate realm of health benefits, biofunctional characteristics, and the current market status of AX. By encompassing these multifaceted aspects, this review aims to provide readers with a more profound understanding and a robust foundation for future scientific endeavors directed at addressing societal needs for sustainable nutritional and medicinal solutions. An updated summary of AXs health benefits, its present market status, and potential future applications are also included for a well-rounded perspective.
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- Yasuhiro Nishida
- Fuji Chemical Industries, Co., Ltd., 55 Yokohoonji, Kamiich-machi, Nakaniikawa-gun, Toyama 930-0405, Japan
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- AstaReal AB, Signum, Forumvägen 14, Level 16, 131 53 Nacka, Sweden; (P.C.B.); (B.S.)
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- AstaReal, Inc., 3 Terri Lane, Unit 12, Burlington, NJ 08016, USA;
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama 930-0194, Japan;
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kwansei Gakuin University, 1 Gakuen-Uegahara, Sanda 669-1330, Japan; (R.T.); (Y.K.); (C.U.); (H.H.)
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kwansei Gakuin University, 1 Gakuen-Uegahara, Sanda 669-1330, Japan; (R.T.); (Y.K.); (C.U.); (H.H.)
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kwansei Gakuin University, 1 Gakuen-Uegahara, Sanda 669-1330, Japan; (R.T.); (Y.K.); (C.U.); (H.H.)
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kwansei Gakuin University, 1 Gakuen-Uegahara, Sanda 669-1330, Japan; (R.T.); (Y.K.); (C.U.); (H.H.)
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- Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University, Suematsu, Nonoichi-shi 921-8836, Japan;
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- Research Institute for Production Development, 15 Shimogamo-morimoto-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0805, Japan
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Alnajem A, Al-Maghrebi M. The Regulatory Effects of JAK2/STAT3 on Spermatogenesis and the Redox Keap1/Nrf2 Axis in an Animal Model of Testicular Ischemia Reperfusion Injury. Cells 2023; 12:2292. [PMID: 37759514 PMCID: PMC10528395 DOI: 10.3390/cells12182292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The male reproductive system requires the pleiotropic activity of JAK/STAT to maintain its function, especially spermatogenesis. The study aims to investigate the effect of JAK2 signaling on the expression of the Keap1/Nrf2 axis, spermatogenesis, and the Sertoli cells (Sc) junctions in an animal model of testicular ischemia reperfusion injury (tIRI). Testes subjected to tIRI exhibited increased JAK2/STAT3 activity associated with spermatogenic arrest and reduced expression of the Sc junctions. In addition, there was an increased protein expression of Keap1 and decreased Nrf2., which was coupled with the downregulation of gene expression of antioxidant enzymes. Reduced SOD and CAT activities were accompanied by increased lipid peroxidation and protein carbonylation during tIRI. Increased caspase 9 activity and Bax/Bcl2 ratio indicated initiation of apoptosis. Inhibition of JAK2 activity by AG490 maintained the integrity of spermatogenesis and SC junctions, normalized the expression of the Keap1/Nrf2 axis and its downstream antioxidant enzymes, and prevented germ cell apoptosis. The results further emphasized the regulatory role of JAK2/STAT3 on spermatogenesis, Keap1/Nrf2 signaling, and maintenance of the testicular redox balance to combat testicular dysfunction and male infertility.
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- Abdullah Alnajem
- Department of Medicine, Jaber Al-Ahmed Hospital, South Surra 47761, Kuwait;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Kuwait University, Safat 13110, Kuwait
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Neila-Montero M, Alvarez M, Riesco MF, Montes-Garrido R, Palacin-Martinez C, Silva-Rodríguez A, Martín-Cano FE, Peña FJ, de Paz P, Anel L, Anel-Lopez L. Ovine fertility by artificial insemination in the breeding season could be affected by intraseasonal variations in ram sperm proteomic profile. Theriogenology 2023; 208:28-42. [PMID: 37290145 DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2023.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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It is important to note that seasonality could affect ram reproductive parameters, and therefore, fertility results after artificial insemination. In this work, 1) we assessed fertility rates after cervical artificial insemination of 11,805 ewes at the beginning (June 21st to July 20th) and at the end (November 20th to December 21st) of the reproductive season in the Assaf breed for the last four years, and 2) we aimed to identify male factors influencing the different reproductive success obtained depending on the time at the mating season in which ovine artificial insemination was performed. For this purpose, we evaluated certain ram reproductive and ultrasonographical parameters as well as we performed a multiparametric and proteomic sperm analysis of 6-19 rams at two very distant points in the mating season (July as Early Breeding Season -EBS- and November as Late Breeding Season -LBS-). Rutinary assessments carried out in the ovine reproduction centers (testicular volume, libido, sperm production and mass motility) showed non-significant differences (P ≥ 0.05) between both studied times, as well as the ram ultrasonographic evaluation (Resistive and Pulsatility Index as Doppler parameters; and pixels mean gray level, and hypoechoic areas percentage and density as echotexture parameters). However, at level of sperm functionality, although sperm quality appeared non-significantly lower (P ≥ 0.05) in the EBS, we identified a significantly different (P < 0.05) sperm proteomic profile between the seasonality points. The following proteins were identified with the lowest abundance in the EBS with a fold change > 4, a P = 2.40e-07, and a q = 2.23e-06: Fibrous Sheath-Interacting Protein 2, Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase Domain-Containing Protein 20-like, Phosphoinositide-Specific Phospholipase C, Tektin 5, Armadillo Repeat-Containing Protein 12 Isoform X3, Solute Carrier Family 9B1, Radial Spoke Head Protein 3 Homolog, Pro-Interleukin-16, NADH Dehydrogenase [Ubiquinone] 1 Alpha Subcomplex Subunit 8, Testis, Prostate and Placenta-Expressed Protein, and Acyl Carrier Protein Mitochondrial. In conclusion, while our basic analyses on male and sperm quality showed similar results between the beginning and the end of the breeding season, on a proteomic level we detected a lower expression of sperm proteins linked to the energy metabolism, sperm-oocyte interactions, and flagellum structure in the EBS. Probably, this different protein expression could be related to the lower fertility rate of Assaf ewes after cervical artificial insemination at this time. More importantly, sperm proteins can be used as highly effective molecular markers in predicting sperm fertilization ability related to intraseasonal variations.
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- Marta Neila-Montero
- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, León, Spain; Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, León, Spain; Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, León, Spain; Cellular Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of León, León, Spain.
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, León, Spain; Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, León, Spain; Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Facility of Innovation and Analysis in Animal Source Foodstuffs, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Laboratory of Equine Reproduction and Equine Spermatology, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Extremadura, Cáceres, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, León, Spain; Cellular Biology, Department of Molecular Biology, University of León, León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, León, Spain; Animal Reproduction and Obstetrics, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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- Itra-ULE, INDEGSAL, University of León, León, Spain; Anatomy, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Surgery and Anatomy, University of León, León, Spain
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Badreddine J, Rhodes S, Sellke N, Navarrete F, Keller S, Gowda V, Simon PHG, Abou Ghayda R. The Variability of Semen Parameters With Sexual Abstinence Using Mail-in Sperm Testing Is Similar to That Seen With Traditional In-Office Semen Analysis. Am J Mens Health 2023; 17:15579883231197910. [PMID: 37771162 PMCID: PMC10541766 DOI: 10.1177/15579883231197910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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The impact of ejaculatory abstinence on semen parameters using in-office semen analyses has been well-established; however, their variability has not been evaluated in men using mail-in semen analysis kits. Our study aims to describe how the sperm parameters using mail-in semen analysis tests change with abstinence and validate their equivalence to those seen with in-office semen analysis tests. We retrospectively reviewed the semen analysis results of men using mail-in semen analysis tests provided by Give Legacy, Inc (Legacy) facilities from 2019 to 2021. We collected their demographic information, abstinence duration, and semen parameters (conventional and kinematic) from their records. Semen samples were categorized as normozoospermic and oligozoospermic based on concentration. The shape of the relationship between abstinence duration and semen parameters was assessed via generalized additive models. We have collected 3,469 unique samples provided by 2,609 (75%) normozoospermic men and 860 (25%) oligozoospermic from all over the United States. In normozoospermic men, longer periods of sexual abstinence were linked to higher levels of sperm concentration, total sperm count, and total motile sperm. However, there was a decline in both total and progressive motility. Conversely, in oligozoospermic men, extended periods of abstinence led to a rapid decline in total motile sperm, as well as total and progressive motility. There was no significant correlation observed between sexual abstinence and variations in sperm morphology. Our study shows that variability of sperm parameters with abstinence, as measured through mail-in semen analysis tests, is comparable to the patterns observed with conventional in-office sperm testing.
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- Jad Badreddine
- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- GiveLegacy, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Men’s Health, Department of Urology and Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Pardede BP, Kusumawati A, Pangestu M, Purwantara B. Bovine sperm HSP-70 molecules: a potential cryo-tolerance marker associated with semen quality and fertility rate. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1167594. [PMID: 37621869 PMCID: PMC10445158 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1167594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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Introduction Freezability is the ability of sperm to maintain its vitality and quality from various stress during the cryopreservation process, which is very important for the success of fertilization in AI programs. Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are unique proteins induced in response to various stress, including excess reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative damage to intracellular enzymes that can harm cells. This study aimed to analyze the potential of HSP-70 molecules in bovine sperm as a marker of freezability or cryo-tolerance, as well as its association with semen quality and fertility rate. Methods The classification of bulls is based on freezability (good freezability/GF and poor freezability/PF), which is obtained from the value of post-thaw viability using the SYBR-14/PI-flow cytometry. Semen quality assessed included sperm motility and kinetics (computer-assisted sperm analyses), plasma membrane integrity (HOS test), acrosome integrity (FITC-PNA), mitochondrial membrane (JC-1), and DNA damage (Halomax kit). The bull fertility rate assessment was analyzed based on the first service conception rate of each bull derived from data on the success of artificial insemination contained in the Indonesian-integrated National Animal Health Information System (iSIKHNAS). Gene expression levels of HSP-70 bovine sperm were performed using the RT-qPCR method. The protein abundance of HSP-70 bovine sperm was determined using the enzyme immunoassay (EIA) method. Results Bovine sperm HSP-70 molecules, at the gene and protein level, showed a higher abundance in GF (p < 0.05) than in PF bulls. The percentage of each parameter of frozen-thawed sperm quality was significantly higher in GF (p < 0.05) than in PF bulls. The HSP-70 molecules at the gene and protein levels were significantly positively correlated (p < 0.01) with the fertility rate. Furthermore, HSP-70 molecules were negatively associated (p < 0.01) with low mitochondrial membrane potential and sperm DNA damage and positively correlated (p < 0.01) with other frozen-thawed sperm quality parameters. The overall quality of frozen-thawed sperm was closely related (p < 0.01) to the fertility rate. Conclusion We may conclude that HSP-70 molecules in bovine sperm at the gene and protein level have the potential to be developed as a marker for cryo-tolerance or freezability, which may be utilized as a predictor of fertility and frozen-thawed sperm quality in bulls.
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- Berlin Pandapotan Pardede
- Division of Reproduction and Obstetrics, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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- Department of Reproduction, Obstetrics, and Gynecology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Victoria, VIC, Australia
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- Division of Reproduction and Obstetrics, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, IPB University, Bogor, Indonesia
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Wei YS, Chen YL, Li WY, Yang YY, Lin SJ, Wu CH, Yang JI, Wang TE, Yu J, Tsai PS. Antioxidant Nanoparticles Restore Cisplatin-Induced Male Fertility Defects by Promoting MDC1-53bp1-Associated Non-Homologous DNA Repair Mechanism and Sperm Intracellular Calcium Influx. Int J Nanomedicine 2023; 18:4313-4327. [PMID: 37576465 PMCID: PMC10416785 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s408623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Cisplatin, a commonly used anticancer compound, exhibits severe off-target organ toxicity. Due to its wide application in cancer treatment, the reduction of its damage to normal tissue is an imminent clinical need. Cisplatin-induced testicular oxidative stress and damage lead to male sub- or infertility. Despite earlier studies showing that the natural polyphenol extracts honokiol serve as the free radical scavenger that reduces the accumulation of intracellular free radicals, whether honokiol exhibits direct effects on the testis and sperm is unclear. Thus, the aim of the current study is to investigate the direct effects of honokiol on testicular recovery and sperm physiology. Methods We encapsulated this polyphenol antioxidation compound into liposome-based nanoparticles (nHNK) and gave intraperitoneally to mice at a dosage of 5 mg/kg body mass every other day for consecutive 6 weeks. Results We showed that nHNK promotes MDC1-53bp1-associated non-homologous DNA double-strand break repair signaling pathway that minimizes cisplatin-induced DNA damage. This positive effect restores spermatogenesis and allows the restructuring of the multi-spermatogenic layers in the testis. By reducing mitochondrial oxidative damage, nHNK also protects sperm mitochondrial structure and maintains both testicular and sperm ATP production. By a yet-to-identify mechanism, nHNK restores sperm calcium influx at the sperm midpiece and tail, which is essential for sperm hypermotility and their interaction with the oocyte. Discussion Taken together, the nanoparticulated antioxidant counteracts cisplatin-induced male fertility defects and benefits patients undertaking cisplatin-based chemotherapy. These data may allow the reintroduction of cisplatin for systemic applications in patients at clinics with reduced testicular toxicity.
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- Yu-Syuan Wei
- Graduate Institute of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Research Center for Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10051, Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, National Taiwan University Hospital and College of Medicine, Taipei, 10002, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Veterinary Clinical Science, School of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 106, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
- Research Center for Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei, 10617, Taiwan
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Roshankhah S, Barani N, Salahshoor MR, Rezakhani L, Khazaei M. The Relationship between Body Mass Index, Metal Elements, and Antioxidant Capacity of Semen on The Human Sperm Chromatin. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FERTILITY & STERILITY 2023; 17:287-291. [PMID: 37577914 PMCID: PMC10439988 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2023.563577.1379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2022] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Sperm chromatin abnormalities are defects in nuclear maturation and DNA integrity. These defects originated from defective spermatogenesis due to a lack of DNA repair during chromatin remodeling. Changes in semen elements can cause damage to chromatin. There is little information about the relationship between changes in trace metal elements and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) with sperm chromatin damage. The present study was conducted to determine the relationship between Selenium (Se), Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu) and the TAC of semen with the status of human sperm chromatin. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this experimental study, semen samples (n=30) were collected from healthy men referred to Kermanshah Motazadi Hospital and stored in liquid nitrogen; after thawing and centrifugation, sperm were separated. The atomic absorption method was used to measure the concentration of metal elements. The TAC was evaluated using the ferric-reducing antioxidant capacity of the plasma method. Furthermore, the integrity of sperm chromatin was measured using the sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) method. RESULTS The status of sperm chromatin had a non-significant correlation with body mass index (BMI, P=0.25, r=0.21) and a non-significant negative correlation with sperm count (P=0.71, r=-0.71) and motility (P=0.75, r=0.61). In addition, there was no significant relationship between sperm chromatin and the TAC of semen (P=0.92, r=0.01). Additionally, there was no significant correlation between Se, Zn, or Cu concentration (P>0.05) and Fe concentration, which had a partially positive relationship with the chromatin state of sperm (P=0.24, r=0.20). CONCLUSION The trace metal elements in the seminal fluid did not play a significant role in the status of sperm chromatin.
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- Shiva Roshankhah
- Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Fertility and Infertility Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
- Department of Tissue Engineering, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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