The incorporation of mitochondria in the eukaryotic cell is one of the most enigmatic events
in the course of evolution. This important organelle was thought to be only the powerhouse …

BACKGROUND The best-known role of spermatozoa is to fertilize the oocyte and to transmit
the paternal genome to offspring. These highly specialized cells have a unique structure …

Infertility can be defined as difficulty in conceiving a child after 1 year of unprotected
intercourse. Infertility can arise either because of the male factor or female factor or both …

Mitochondria have multiple functions, including synthesis of adenine triphosphate,
production of reactive oxygen species, calcium signalling, thermogenesis and apoptosis …

Mitochondria and its role in male reproduction has remained an enigma since long.
Similarly, etiology of male infertility in a large percentage of individuals, mainly primary …

The mitochondrion is the major energy provider to power sperm motility. In mammals, aside
from the nuclear genome, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) also contributes to oxidative …

This review outlines the role of mitochondria in providing energy for cell function and
discusses the relevance of mutations to various cell types within the mitochondrion's own …

Although mitochondria are best known for being the eukaryotic cell powerhouses, these
organelles participate in various cellular functions besides ATP production, such as calcium …

Approximately 15% of human couples are affected by infertility, and about half of these
cases of infertility can be attributed to men, through low sperm motility (asthenozoospermia) …

Mitochondria are structurally and functionally distinct organelles that produce adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) through oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), to provide energy to …