Honey is the sweet natural substance produced by honeybees. It may be contaminated with
pesticide residues due to its intensive use. Almost no reviews have addressed pesticide …

Otto Warburg observed that cancerous cells prefer fermentative instead of oxidative
metabolism of glucose, although the former is in theory less efficient. Since Warburg's …

In recent decades, an increasing incidence of male infertility has been reported.
Interestingly, and considering that pesticides have been used for a long time, the high …

Caffeine is a widely consumed substance present in several beverages. There is an
increasing consumption of energetic drinks, rich in caffeine, among young individuals in …

Abstract Aims Sertoli cells (SCs) play an important role in the process of spermatogenesis.
SCs provide energy for germ cells (GCs) and themselves through glycolysis and fatty acid …

Background and Purpose M etformin is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes (T2D). While
new clinical applications have been ascribed to metformin, including treatment of …

Human feeding behavior and lifestyle are gradually being altered, favoring the development
of metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity. Leptin is produced by the …

Sertoli cells play a central role in spermatogenesis. They maintain the blood-testis barrier,
an essential feature of seminiferous tubules which creates the proper environment for the …

Pressure towards population aging in the demographic pyramid is not only due to
sociological/personal choices but also due to subfertility or infertility. There are several …

Ultraviolet solar radiation is a well-known environmental health risk factor and the use of sun
lotions is encouraged to achieve protection mainly from skin cancer. Sun lotions are …