Reports of the increasing incidence of male infertility paired with decreasing semen quality
have triggered studies on the effects of lifestyle and environmental factors on the male …

Male infertility is a widely debated issue that affects males globally. There are several
mechanisms involved. Oxidative stress is accepted to be the main contributing factor, with …

Activation of caspase, externalization of phosphatidyl serine, change in the mitochondrial
membrane potential, and DNA fragmentation are apoptosis markers found in human …

Cellular apoptosis appears to be a constant feature in the adult testis and during early
development. This is essential because mammalian spermatogenesis is a complex process …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate sperm DNA damage in relation to fertilization and pregnancy.
DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: The Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Giessen …

BACKGROUND: The pathophysiology of the testicular damage in varicocele has not been
completely understood. Oxidative stress and related sperm DNA damage have been …

Introduction 3. Germ Cell Apoptosis 4. Sperm Apoptosis 5. Apoptosis in cryptorchid testis 6.
Oxidative stress and apoptosis 7. Apoptosis and male infertility 8. Apoptosis and male …

Survival and inhibitory factors regulate steroidogenesis and determine the fate of developing
follicles. The objective of this study was to determine the role of transforming growth factor …

Apoptosis is characterized by a variety of changes resulting in the recognition and
phagocytosis of apoptotic cells. Caspases (cysteinyl aspartate‐specific proteinases) play a …

Male infertility is approaching a concerning prevalence worldwide, and inflicts various
impacts on the affected couple. The hormonal assessment is a vital component of male …