Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a critical role in defining the functional competence of
human spermatozoa. When generated in moderate amounts, ROS promote sperm …

Human semen contains several trace elements such as calcium (Ca), copper (Cu),
manganese (Mn), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) which are necessary for …

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 …

Zinc is a vital trace element for normal function of the living system. In male, zinc is involved
in various biological processes, an important function of which is as a balancer of hormones …

Simple Summary The present review is a comprehensive description of reactive oxygen
species (ROS's) different sources, the re-productive consequences of excessive ROS and …

Background Cigarette smoking seems to have a negative impact on men's reproductive
health, but our knowledge of its effects on the reproductive function of Russian men is still …

Spermatogonial stem cells exhibit a low level of spontaneous mutation that is heavily
impacted by paternal age via mechanisms that appear to involve the aberrant repair of DNA …

The trace element zinc (Zn) binds to over ten percent of proteins in eukaryotic cells. Zn
flexible chemistry allows it to regulate the activity of hundreds of enzymes and influence …

Zinc, an essential trace mineral, plays a pivotal role in cell proliferation, maintenance of
redox homeostasis, apoptosis, and aging. Serum zinc concentrations are reduced in …

Abstract Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is a known environmental endocrine disruptor
that impairs development of testis and spermatogenesis. This study aims to explore the …