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Mitochondria functionality and sperm quality [PDF]
Reproduction, 2013 Abstract Although mitochondria are best known for being the eukaryotic cell powerhouses, these organelles participate in various cellular functions besides ATP production, such as calcium homoeostasis, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), the intrinsic apoptotic pathway and steroid hormone biosynthesis.
Amaral, Alexandra +3 more
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Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2022 Pacific abalone, Haliotis discus hannai, is a highly commercial seafood in Southeast Asia. The present study aimed to determine the influence of saccharides and vitamins on post-thaw sperm quality, ATP content, fertilization capacity, hatching capacity ...
Shaharior Hossen +4 more
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Physical activity and sperm quality: influence in sperm donors
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2022 Abstract Purpose To ascertain whether physical activity (PA) is associated with better sperm quality in sperm donors. Methods A prospective case–control study was designed in an IVF center setting. A total of 207 sperm donation candidates from a relatively small geographical
Roberto Matorras +8 more
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iScience, 2023 Summary: Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is an important invention for the treatment of human infertility, and the isolation of high-quality sperm with progressive motility is one of the most critical steps that eventually affect the fertilization
Chung-Hsien Huang +5 more
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Molecular markers of sperm quality [PDF]
Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants, 2010 Light microscopic semen evaluation provides useful information about a given sperm sample, but due to its subjective nature has limited prognostic value for the reproductive performance of males or the outcome of assisted fertilization. Cryptic sperm abnormalities (occurring at the molecular level) are not easily detectable by light microscopy, but can
P, Sutovsky, K, Lovercamp
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Effect of Macrophages in Semen on Sperm Quality [PDF]
Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology, 2020 Abstract Background: This was a cross-sectional study in China, we analyzed the levels of macrophages(Mφ) in semen. The study evaluated the influence of the levels of Mφ in semen on sperm quality.Methods: The subjects were 78 males between 25 and 35 years old.
Gangxin Chen, Beihong Zheng
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Effects of sperm processing techniques on IVF pregnancy rates: a mini-review
Therapeutic Advances in Reproductive Health, 2023 Many factors associated with assisted reproductive technologies significantly influence the success of pregnancy after in vitro fertilization (IVF) either directly or indirectly.
Cong Zhao, Lanming Sun, Pin Zhao
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BMJ, 1994 EDITOR, - It has been suggested that environmental factors, possibly acting in fetal and early neonatal life, may be having long term adverse effects on the male reproductive system,1 and that this is leading to an observed deterioration in semen quality2 together with an increase in the incidence of congenital malformations of the male reproductive ...
Keiding, N. +3 more
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Fertility & Reproduction, 2023 Background and Aims: The recovery of sperm by assisted reproductive technology (ART) results in significant DNA damage. Elevated levels of DNA damage in sperm have been linked to poor-quality embryos and increased pregnancy loss after ART.
Macarena Gonzalez +4 more
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THE EFFECT OF CONSUMING AVOCADO (Persea americana) ON MICE (Mus musculus) SPERM QUALITY
Biovalentia: Biological Research Journal, 2021 The nutrients such as protein and vitamin are proven to improve the sperm quality. One nutrient rich fruit is avocado round green variety, which contains vitamins A, C and E higher than other varieties.
Yasinta Tiara Amelia +2 more
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