Androglobin, a chimeric mammalian globin, is required for male fertility

A Keppner, M Correia, S Santambrogio, TW Koay… - Elife, 2022 - elifesciences.org
Spermatogenesis is a highly specialized differentiation process driven by a dynamic gene
expression program and ending with the production of mature spermatozoa. Whereas …

Single‐cell RNA sequencing of the Mongolia sheep testis reveals a conserved and divergent transcriptome landscape of mammalian spermatogenesis

Y Tian, P Sun, WX Liu, LY Shan, YT Hu… - The FASEB …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Spermatogenesis is a highly coordinated and complex process, and is pivotal for
transmitting genetic information between mammalian generations. In this study, we …

[HTML][HTML] Testosterone to luteinizing hormone ratio as a potential predictor of sperm retrieval in non-obstructive azoospermia patients

TJ Kim, KC Koo - Yonsei Medical Journal, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Purpose This study assessed the outcomes of microsurgical testicular sperm extraction
(mTESE) and potential preoperative predictors of sperm retrieval (SR) in patients with non …

[HTML][HTML] Factors Associated with Anxiety and Depression in Infertile Couples—Study Protocol

T Yang, N Wongpakaran, T Wongpakaran… - Healthcare, 2022 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Infertility refers to the failure to achieve a pregnancy after 12 months or
more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Infertility is an important medical and social …

[HTML][HTML] The Association of mitochondrial translocator protein and voltage-dependent Anion Channel-1 in Granulosa cells with estradiol levels and Presence of …

S Mazloomi, MS Farimani, H Tayebinia… - … of Reproduction & …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Granulosa cells (GCs) play key roles in oocyte maturation by providing
required estradiol (E2). Since the presence of immature oocytes has been reported in cases …

[HTML][HTML] In vitro combination of ascorbic and ellagic acids in sperm oxidative damage inhibition

F Mottola, C Iovine, M Carannante… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
It is known that an altered redox balance interferes with normal spermatic functions.
Exposure to genotoxic substances capable of producing oxidative stress (OS) can cause …

ATP5D is a potential biomarker for male fertility

YB Wang, CY Zhai, GP Yao, TB Chen… - Oxidative Medicine …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Infertility is a global medical and social problem that affects human health and
social development. At present, about 15% of couples of the right age in the world are …

Intracerebroventricular asprosin administration strongly stimulates hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis in rats

T Keskin, Y Erden, S Tekin - Molecular and cellular endocrinology, 2021 - Elsevier
Asprosin, a protein-based secretary product of white adipose tissue, stimulates appetite
hepatic glucose production. It crosses blood-brain barrier and stimulates appetite center and …

Regulation of pregnancy: Evidence for major roles by the uterine and placental kisspeptin/KISS1R signaling systems

S Radovick, AV Babwah - Seminars in reproductive medicine, 2019 - thieme-connect.com
Several studies provide strong evidence suggesting that in addition to central
kisspeptin/KISS1R signaling, the peripheral uterine-and placental-based kisspeptin/KISS1R …

The Association between Serum Vitamin D Levels and Male Fertility: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

TF Yan, JJ Qi, LX Li, F Li - Andrologia, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. The probable relationship between serum vitamin D levels and male fertility is
being increasingly investigated; however, the findings have been controversial. This review …