Molecular changes induced by oxidative stress that impair human sperm motility
K Nowicka-Bauer, B Nixon - Antioxidants, 2020 - mdpi.com
A state of oxidative stress (OS) and the presence of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the
male reproductive tract are strongly correlated with infertility. While physiological levels of …
male reproductive tract are strongly correlated with infertility. While physiological levels of …
Mitochondria functionality and sperm quality
A Amaral, B Lourenço, M Marques… - …, 2013 - rep.bioscientifica.com
Although mitochondria are best known for being the eukaryotic cell powerhouses, these
organelles participate in various cellular functions besides ATP production, such as calcium …
organelles participate in various cellular functions besides ATP production, such as calcium …
The combined human sperm proteome: cellular pathways and implications for basic and clinical science
BACKGROUND The human sperm cell is very well suited for proteomic studies, as it is
accessible, can be easily purified and is believed to be transcriptionally and translationally …
accessible, can be easily purified and is believed to be transcriptionally and translationally …
[PDF][PDF] Sperm mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress as possible reasons for isolated asthenozoospermia
Reduced sperm motility, defined as asthenozoospermia, is a frequent cause of male
infertility, and is mainly connected with the dysfunction of sperm mitochondria. The aim of …
infertility, and is mainly connected with the dysfunction of sperm mitochondria. The aim of …
Making immotile sperm motile using high-frequency ultrasound
Sperm motility is a natural selection with a crucial role in both natural and assisted
reproduction. Common methods for increasing sperm motility are by using chemicals that …
reproduction. Common methods for increasing sperm motility are by using chemicals that …
Identification of proteins involved in human sperm motility using high-throughput differential proteomics
Mammalian sperm motility is a prerequisite for in vivo fertilization, and alterations in this
parameter are commonly observed in infertile males. However, we still do not have a …
parameter are commonly observed in infertile males. However, we still do not have a …
[HTML][HTML] Mitochondrial membrane potential profile and its correlation with increasing sperm motility
D Paoli, M Gallo, F Rizzo, E Baldi, S Francavilla… - Fertility and sterility, 2011 - Elsevier
Objective To investigate sperm mitochondrial integrity through analysis of mitochondrial
membrane potential (Δψ) and to correlate the energy status with variations in sperm motility …
membrane potential (Δψ) and to correlate the energy status with variations in sperm motility …
Not all sperm are equal: functional mitochondria characterize a subpopulation of human sperm with better fertilization potential
Human sperm samples are very heterogeneous and include a low amount of truly functional
gametes. Distinct strategies have been developed to characterize and isolate this specific …
gametes. Distinct strategies have been developed to characterize and isolate this specific …
The in vitro impact of the herbicide roundup on human sperm motility and sperm mitochondria
Toxicants, such as herbicides, have been hypothesized to affect sperm parameters. The
most common method of exposure to herbicides is through spraying or diet. The aim of the …
most common method of exposure to herbicides is through spraying or diet. The aim of the …
The effect of melatonin on the quality of extended boar semen after long-term storage at 17 C
Melatonin (MLT) is an efficient antioxidant that protects cells and tissues and initiates a host
of receptor-mediated effects. In order to enhance the life span of refrigerated boar semen …
of receptor-mediated effects. In order to enhance the life span of refrigerated boar semen …