Role of zinc (Zn) in human reproduction: A journey from initial spermatogenesis to childbirth

S Vickram, K Rohini, S Srinivasan… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Zinc (Zn), the second-most necessary trace element, is abundant in the human body. The
human body lacks the capacity to store Zn; hence, the dietary intake of Zn is essential for …

A comprehensive review on metallic trace elements toxicity in fishes and potential remedial measures

S Naz, AMM Chatha, G Téllez-Isaías, S Ullah, Q Ullah… - Water, 2023 - mdpi.com
Metallic trace elements toxicity has been associated with a wide range of morphological
abnormalities in fish, both in natural aquatic ecosystems and controlled environments. The …

Exogenous factors affecting the functional integrity of male reproduction

F Tirpák, H Greifová, N Lukáč, R Stawarz, P Massányi - Life, 2021 - mdpi.com
Natural processes along with increased industrial production and the irresponsible behavior
of mankind have resulted in environmental pollution. Environmental pollutants can be …

Composition of stallion seminal plasma and its impact on oxidative stress markers and spermatozoa quality

F Tirpák, M Halo Jr, K Tokárová, LJ Binkowski… - Life, 2021 - mdpi.com
The composition of seminal plasma of individual sires varies and so does the fertilizing
ability. Micro and macro elements along with seminal enzymes, hormones, proteins, and …

Quercetin ameliorates testicular damage in zucker diabetic fatty rats through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties

E Tvrdá, J Kováč, K Ferenczyová… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of quercetin (QUE) on the testicular
architecture as well as markers of oxidative, inflammatory, and apoptotic profile of male …

Identification of bacterial profiles and their interactions with selected quality, oxidative, and immunological parameters of turkey semen

M Lenický, T Slanina, M Kačániová, L Galovičová… - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Overbreeding—and its associated increase in the chest areas of turkeys—
has led to the loss of their natural ability to reproduce. Therefore, commercial production of …

The impact of bacteriocenoses on sperm vitality, immunological and oxidative characteristics of ram ejaculates: does the breed play a role?

E Tvrdá, M Kačániová, A Baláži, J Vašíček, J Vozaf… - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Ram semen frequently presents with bacterial contamination, which may
affect the resulting sperm vitality and fertilization ability. Since semen quality is of paramount …

Seasonal assessment of selected trace elements in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) blood and their effects on the biochemistry and oxidative stress markers

A Kovacik, E Tvrda, M Tomka, N Revesz… - Environmental …, 2023 - Springer
Environmental pollution by anthropogenic activity is still a highly relevant global problem.
Aquatic animals are a specifically endangered group of organisms due to their continuous …

Sperm Quality Affected by Naturally Occurring Chemical Elements in Bull Seminal Plasma

F Tirpák, M Halo, M Tomka, T Slanina, K Tokárová… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study monitored the chemical and biochemical composition of bovine seminal plasma
(SP). Freshly ejaculated semen (n= 20) was aliquoted into two parts. The first aliquot was …

[HTML][HTML] The investigation of post-thaw chilled storage and the applicability of large-scale cryopreservation in chub (Squalius cephalus) sperm

G Bernáth, B Csorbai, B Nagy, E Csókás, J Molnár… - Cryobiology, 2023 - Elsevier
Chub (reophillic cyprinids) is one of the most sensitive bioindicator fish of environmental
changes following anthropogenic activities. The improvement of different biotechnological …