Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is used as a spice for its organoleptic characteristics related to its
coloring and flavoring properties, and it has been also used in traditional medicine to treat …

Natural products with high pharmacological potential and low toxicity have been considered
as the novel therapeutic agents. Crocetin is an active constituent of saffron (Crocus sativus …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and oxidative stress (OS), the imbalance between the
production of free radicals and the cellular antioxidant defenses, are discussed in relation to …

Cancer therapies are associated with increased infertility risk due to accelerated
reproductive aging. Oxidative stress (OS) is a potential mechanism behind ovarian toxicity …

Simple Summary In bovine reproduction, genetically superior semen is customarily frozen to
ensure its conservation and broad use. Freezing/thawing and handling compromise the …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Oxidative stress is one of the underlying causes of male
infertility. Medicinal plants have many benefits for infertility treatment in men. Aim of the study …

Background Asthenozoospermia is a usual male infertility factor, characterized by
decreased semen quality. It has been revealed that antioxidants improve sperm function …

The aim of the study was to determine whether the presence of astaxanthin (ASX) protects
boar spermatozoa against damage related to cryopreservation. Pooled ejaculates extended …

Simple Summary Sheep's sperm is very sensitive to free radical-mediated oxidative and per
oxidative damage during preservation at 4° C, leading to deterioration in semen quality. The …

Abstract Development of in vitro reproduction techniques has not only offered some infertile
couples the possibility to have a child, it also revolutionized animal reproduction. Although in …