Mechanisms of human embryo development: from cell fate to tissue shape and back

MN Shahbazi - Development, 2020 - journals.biologists.com
Gene regulatory networks and tissue morphogenetic events drive the emergence of shape
and function: the pillars of embryo development. Although model systems offer a window …

The role of NLRP3 inflammasome activation and oxidative stress in varicocele-mediated male hypofertility

G Poli, C Fabi, C Sugoni, MM Bellet… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Varicocele (VC) is the most common abnormality identified in men evaluated for hypofertility.
Increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and reduced antioxidants concentrations …

Chemical Analysis of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) and Its Effects on Redox Status and on Reproductive Biology in Stallions

S Tafuri, N Cocchia, D Carotenuto, A Vassetti… - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
The present study was conducted to assess the chemical composition of Yellow Maca
(Lepidium meyenii) and its biological activity on stallions following oral administration of …

Oxidative stress: a comprehensive review of biochemical, molecular, and genetic aspects in the pathogenesis and management of varicocele

R Finelli, K Leisegang, H Kandil… - The World Journal of …, 2021 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Oxidative stress is a condition due to an imbalance between the concentrations of oxidants
and antioxidants, and it is a well-recognized contributor in several male infertility conditions …

Impact of Varicocele on Testicular Oxidative Stress and Sperm Parameters in Experimental Animals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

GI Russo, R Saleh, F Finocchi, AR Juma… - The World Journal …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Purpose Varicocele has been associated with high seminal oxidative stress (OS), impaired
semen quality, and reduced male fertility potential. However, the exact mechanism (s) …

Discrepancies in Embryonic Staging: Towards a Gold Standard

S Flierman, M Tijsterman, M Rousian, BS de Bakker - Life, 2023 - mdpi.com
For over half a century, the Carnegie staging system has been used for the unification of
chronology in human embryo development. Despite the system's establishment as a …

The Impact of Origanum vulgare Supplementation on Human Asthenozoospermic Sperm Parameter Quality

A Zarhouti, MM Mbaye, B Addoum… - The Scientific World …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Male infertility is a complex multifactorial disease and a real health problem; 50% of infertile
men have identifiable causes detectable by fundamental sperm analysis. Numerous …

Beneficial effects of lactic acid bacteria on animal reproduction function

MY Nur Mahendra, TB Dadi… - Veterinary medicine …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Considering the importance of a healthy uterus to the success of breeding, the beneficial
effects of lactic acid bacteria on animal reproduction function are of particular interest. In …

G Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor (GPER) and ERs Are Modulated in the Testis–Epididymal Complex in the Normal and Cryptorchid Dog

G Liguori, S Tafuri, A Pelagalli, S Ali', M Russo… - Veterinary …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The testicular function as well as the maintenance and control of
spermatogenesis are regulated by a delicate balance between androgens and estrogens …

[HTML][HTML] The correlation of Septin4 gene expression with sperm quality, DNA damage, and oxidative stress level in infertile patients

R Jannatifar, H Piroozmanesh… - Anatomy & Cell …, 2023 - synapse.koreamed.org
Septin4 belong to a family of polymerizing GTP-binding proteins that are required for many
cellular functions, such as membrane compartmentalization, vesicular trafficking, mitosis …