Lipoic acid: its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory role and clinical applications

F Andrea Moura, K Queiroz de Andrade… - Current Topics in …, 2015 - ingentaconnect.com
Lipoic acid (LA) is an antioxidant able to produce its effects in aqueous or lipophilic
environments. Lipoate is the conjugate base of lipoic acid, and the most prevalent form of LA …

The impact of Vitamin D and L-Cysteine co-supplementation on upregulating glutathione and Vitamin D-metabolizing genes and in the treatment of circulating 25 …

SK Jain, J Justin Margret, SA Abrams, SN Levine… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Vitamin D receptors are expressed in many organs and tissues, which suggests that vitamin
D (VD) affects physiological functions beyond its role in maintaining bone health. Deficiency …

[HTML][HTML] L-Cysteine Upregulates Testosterone Biosynthesis and Blood–Testis Barrier Genes in Cultured Human Leydig Cells and THP-1 Monocytes and Increases …

J Justin Margret, SK Jain - Biomolecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Leydig cells are the primary source of testosterone or androgen production in male
mammals. The blood–testis barrier (BTB) maintains structural integrity and safeguards germ …

Effect of different exercise loads on testicular oxidative stress and reproductive function in obese male mice

X Yi, D Tang, S Cao, T Li, H Gao, T Ma… - Oxidative Medicine …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
This study is aimed at investigating the effect of different exercise loads on the reproductive
function of obese male mice and the underlying mechanisms. Male mice with high‐fat diet …

Alpha-lipoic acid improves sperm motility in infertile men after varicocelectomy: a triple-blind randomized controlled trial

B Abbasi, N Molavi, M Tavalaee, H Abbasi… - Reproductive …, 2020 - Elsevier
Research question Does supplementation with alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) enhance sperm
parameters and/or the status of sperm lipid peroxidation and DNA fragmentation in men who …

[HTML][HTML] Male fertility and physical exercise

F Belladelli, S Basran, ML Eisenberg - The World Journal of Men's …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
According to existing studies, sedentary behavior contributes to male infertility. Both
preclinical and clinical studies have investigated the association between physical exercise …

Effects of obesity and exercise on testicular leptin signal transduction and testosterone biosynthesis in male mice

X Yi, H Gao, D Chen, D Tang… - American Journal …, 2017 - journals.physiology.org
To explore the role of the testicular leptin and JAK-STAT [leptin (LEP)-JAK-STAT] pathway in
testosterone biosynthesis during juvenile stages and exercise for weight loss, male …

High‐fat diet and alcohol intake promotes inflammation and impairs skin wound healing in Wistar rats

DF Rosa, MM Sarandy, RD Novaes… - Mediators of …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The wound‐healing process is complex and remains a challenging process under the
influence of several factors, including eating habits. As improper diets may lead to disorders …

Exploring the dynamics of exercise intensity on male fertility and reproductive health: advancements and implications for fertility research

N Abedpoor, F Taghian, F Hajibabaie - Frontiers in Reproductive …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
On a global scale, 15% of couples experience infertility. Approximately 50% of these cases
refer to male infertility. This literature review investigated the effects of exercise activities on …

[HTML][HTML] The Protective Role of L-Cysteine in the Regulation of Blood–Testis Barrier Functions—A Brief Review

J Justin Margret, SK Jain - Genes, 2024 - mdpi.com
Blood–testis barrier (BTB) genes are crucial for the cellular mechanisms of spermatogenesis
as they protect against detrimental cytotoxic agents, chemicals, and pathogens, thereby …