The role of Fe, Zn, and Cu in pregnancy

K Grzeszczak, S Kwiatkowski, D Kosik-Bogacka - Biomolecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) are microelements essential for the proper functioning
of living organisms. These elements participatein many processes, including cellular …

The role of endogenous antioxidants in male animal fertility

Z Gibb, O Blanco-Prieto, D Bucci - Research in Veterinary Science, 2021 - Elsevier
Mammalian semen is a physiological fluid composed of a cellular fraction (spermatozoa),
and a liquid fraction (seminal plasma). Once delivered to the female genital tract …

Stochastic exposure and health risk assessment of rice contamination to the heavy metals in the market of Iranshahr, Iran

B Djahed, M Taghavi, M Farzadkia, S Norzaee… - Food and chemical …, 2018 - Elsevier
An investigation of some heavy metals content in rice (Oryza sativa) and associated health
risks was carried out for residents of Iranshahr city, Iran. Average daily rice consumption of …

Histological alterations, oxidative stress, and inflammatory response in the liver of swamp eel (Monopterus albus) acutely exposed to copper

L Liu, Q Zhou, C Lin, L He, L Wei - Fish Physiology and Biochemistry, 2021 - Springer
Copper (Cu) is widely used as an essential trace element in diets as well as a therapeutic
chemical. However, excessive Cu has deleterious effects on organisms, including teleosts …

Molybdenum and cadmium co-induce pyroptosis via inhibiting Nrf2-mediated antioxidant defense response in the brain of ducks

Z Hu, G Nie, J Luo, R Hu, G Li, G Hu… - Biological Trace Element …, 2023 - Springer
Excess molybdenum (Mo) and cadmium (Cd) are harmful to animals, but the neurotoxic
mechanism co-induced by Mo and Cd is unclear. To estimate the effects of Mo and Cd co …

Mineral elements in the raw milk of several dairy farms in the province of Alberta

G Zwierzchowski, BN Ametaj - Foods, 2019 - mdpi.com
The objective of this study was to determine the concentrations of 20 minerals in the whole
raw milk from Holstein dairy cows in the province of Alberta, Canada. A total of 156 milk …

Metal/metalloid levels in urine and seminal plasma in relation to computer-aided sperm analysis motion parameters

ZZ Wan, HG Chen, WQ Lu, YX Wang, A Pan - Chemosphere, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Exposure to high levels of metals/metalloids may impair semen quality.
Computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA) can be used for kinematic analysis of spermatozoa …

The co-induced effects of molybdenum and cadmium on antioxidants and heat shock proteins in duck kidneys

B Xia, H Cao, J Luo, P Liu, X Guo, G Hu… - Biological trace element …, 2015 - Springer
Molybdenum (Mo) is an essential element for human beings and animals; however, high
dietary intake of Mo can lead to adverse reactions. Cadmium (Cd) is harmful to health. To …

Using Bayesian and weighted regression to evaluate the association of idiopathic oligoastenoteratozoospermia with seminal plasma metal mixtures

T Yin, D Ji, X Su, X Zhou, X Wang, S He, T Jiang, X Yue… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Idiopathic oligoastenoteratozoospermia (iOAT) affects 30% of infertile men of
reproductive age. However, the associations between Cr, Fe, Cu, Se or Co levels and iOAT …

Co‐exposure to molybdenum and cadmium triggers pyroptosis and autophagy by PI3K/AKT axis in duck spleens

X Chu, X Dai, W Pu, H Guo, G Huang… - Environmental …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Excessive amounts of molybdenum (Mo) and cadmium (Cd) are toxicant, but their combined
immunotoxicity are not clearly understood. To estimate united impacts of Mo and Cd on …