Objective: To review and present the most distinct concepts on the association of reactive
oxygen species (ROS) with male reproduction. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for …

Oxidative stress (OS), defined as an overabundance of reactive oxygen species (ROS) or a
deficiency of antioxidants, has been linked to sperm damage and male infertility. There are …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are well-known for playing a dual role as destructive and
constructive species. Indeed, ROS are engaged in many redox-governing activities of the …

Infertility affects approximately 15% of couples trying to conceive, and a male factor
contributes to roughly half of these cases. Oxidative stress (OS) has been identified as one …

Context Male infertility is defined as the inability to conceive following 1 year of regular
unprotected intercourse. It is the causative factor in 50% of couples and a leading indication …

The link between varicoceles and male infertility has been a matter of debate for more than
half a century. Varicocele is considered the most common correctable cause of male …

Mammalian spermatogenesis is a complex biological process occurring in the seminiferous
tubules in the testis. This process represents a delicate balance between cell proliferation …

COVID-19 is the ongoing health emergency affecting individuals of all ages around the
globe. Initially, the infection was reported to affect pulmonary structures. However, recent …

Cell integration between the immune and reproductive systems is the basis for normal male
reproductive physiology. Cytokines are a part of the autocrine/paracrine network operating …

Oxygen, in its diatomic form, is essentially reduced to sustain cellular respiration and
survival. This reduction leads to generation of highly reactive oxygen metabolites or reactive …