International Journal of Reproductive BioMedicine (IJRM),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
22(11)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
In
infertility
clinics,
long-time
preserving
high-quality
spermatozoa
is
a
challenging
problem.
The
present
study
aimed
to
prolong
of
the
human
by
adding
pentoxifylline
(PT)
and
L-carnitine
(LC)
without
using
high-cost
freezing
techniques.
this
experimental
study,
semen
samples
26
normozoospermia
men
aged
between
28-34
yr,
were
firstly
prepared
swim-up
technique,
each
sample
was
divided
into
following
3
aliquots:
untreated
control
group,
LC,
PT-treated
groups.
stored
for
up
12
days
at
4-6
C,
sperm
motility
assessed.
percentages
sperms
with
double-stranded
DNA,
apoptotic,
acrosomal
interacted
evaluated
chromatin
structure
assay,
AnnexinV-PI
staining,
peanut
agglutinin,
respectively.
On
day
7,
26.83%
±
4.26
motile
in
PT
group
which
significantly
more
than
LC
(6.67%
0.61)
(0.83
0.17)
groups
(p
<
0.001).
At
12,
while
all
lost
their
groups,
led
3.17%
0.47
remaining
Moreover,
on
percent
apoptotic
(8%
0.20)
lower
LC-treated
(5.9%
0.28,
p
=
0.03).
None
additives
positively
affected
number
DNA
>
0.05).
could
also
maintain
integrity
over
storage
time
days.
Despite
PT's
improved
motility,
efficient
preventing
apoptosis
reactions.
However,
resistant
denaturation
regardless
treatments.
Biology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 241 - 241
Published: March 20, 2021
Infertility
affects
about
15%
of
the
population
and
male
factors
only
are
responsible
for
~25–30%
cases
infertility.
Currently,
etiology
suboptimal
semen
quality
is
poorly
understood,
many
environmental
genetic
factors,
including
oxidative
stress,
have
been
implicated.
Oxidative
stress
an
imbalance
between
production
free
radicals,
or
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
capacity
body
to
counteract
their
harmful
effects
through
neutralization
by
antioxidants.
The
purpose
this
review,
employing
joint
expertise
international
researchers
specialized
in
nutrition
fertility
areas,
update
knowledge
reproductive
consequences
excessive
ROS
concentrations
on
Assisted
Reproduction
Techniques
(ART)
clinical
outcomes,
discuss
role
antioxidants
finally
why
foods
dietary
patterns
more
innocuous
long
term
solution
ameliorating
therefore
results
ART
outcomes.
Since
a
narrative
review
not
systematic/meta-analysis,
summarized
information
present
study
should
be
considered
cautiously.
Human Reproduction,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
37(1), P. 152 - 177
Published: Oct. 13, 2021
Abstract
STUDY
QUESTION
Can
whole-exome
sequencing
(WES)
and
in
vitro
validation
studies
identify
new
causative
genes
associated
with
teratozoospermia,
particularly
for
sperm
head
defect?
SUMMARY
ANSWER
We
investigated
a
core
group
of
infertile
patients,
including
82
cases
unexplained
abnormal
67
individuals
multiple
morphological
abnormalities
the
flagella
(MMAF),
revealed
rare
novel
deleterious
gene
variants
correlated
or
tail
defects.
WHAT
IS
KNOWN
ALREADY
Teratozoospermia
is
one
most
common
factors
causing
male
infertility.
Owing
to
high
phenotypic
variability,
currently
known
genetic
causes
teratozoospermia
can
only
explain
rather
minor
component
patients
anomalous
sperm-head
shapes,
agents
responsible
atypical
shapes
remain
largely
unknown.
DESIGN,
SIZE,
DURATION
executed
WES
analysis
Chinese
cohort
(N
=
149)
defective
head.
also
sought
reveal
influence
different
morphology
on
ICSI
outcome.
PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS,
SETTING,
METHODS
In
this
study,
149
men
(82
MMAF)
were
recruited.
implemented
analyzed
negative
effects
mutations
candidate
their
protein
conformations
and/or
expression.
genes’
spatiotemporal
expression/localization
during
spermatogenesis
both
humans
mice,
explored
interactions
proteins
that
are
be
involved
development.
compared
outcomes
affected
various
aberrations
morphology.
MAIN
RESULTS
AND
THE
ROLE
OF
CHANCE
identified
piwi
like
RNA-mediated
silencing
4
(PIWIL4:
1/82
1.21%),
coiled-coil
C2
domain
containing
1B
(CC2D1B:
cyclin
B3
(CCNB3:
KIAA1210
(KIAA1210:
2/82
2.43%)
choline
phosphotransferase
1
(CHPT1:
which
correlates
head;
functional
evidence
supports
roles
all
these
formation.
The
septin
12
(SEPTIN12:
suggested
acrosome
additionally
observed
dynein
axonemal
heavy
chain
2
(DNAH2:
1/67
1.49%),
10
(DNAH10:
1.49%)
(DNAH12:
MMAF,
significantly
lower
fertilization
rate
MMAF
following
ICSI.
Consequently,
our
study
suggests
PIWIL4
CC2D1B
might
circumvented
by
degree,
CHPT1
loss-of-function
failed
treatment.
LIMITATIONS,
REASONS
FOR
CAUTION
we
discovered
relationship
between
genotype
phenotype
deformities
humans.
However,
molecular
mechanism
relevant
development
needs
further
illuminated
future
research.
Furthermore,
should
provided
using
knockout/knock-in
mouse
models
additional
confirmation
spermatogenesis.
WIDER
IMPLICATIONS
FINDINGS
This
documents
For
first
time,
suggest
SEPTIN12
related
human
acrosomal
hypoplasia,
CCNB3
globozoospermia
uncovered
two
genes—KIAA1210
CHPT1associated
biogenesis
small
absent
acrosomes.
Additionally,
it
postulated
have
contribution
demonstrate
morphologies
indicates
may
play
significant
role
failure.
Our
findings
therefore
provide
valuable
information
diagnosis
respect
will
allow
clinicians
adopt
optimal
treatment
strategy
develop
personalized
medicine
directly
targeting
effects.
FUNDING/COMPETING
INTEREST(S)
work
was
financed
West
China
Second
University
Hospital
Sichuan
(KS369
KL042).
authors
declare
they
do
not
any
conflicts
interests.
TRIAL
REGISTRATION
NUMBER
N/A.
Animals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(24), P. 3887 - 3887
Published: Dec. 18, 2023
Cryopreservation
generates
a
substantial
quantity
of
ROS
in
semen,
leading
to
decline
sperm
quality
and
fertilization
capacity.
The
objective
this
study
was
investigate
the
effects
resveratrol
its
optimal
concentration
on
ram
after
cryopreservation.
Ram
semen
diluted
with
freezing
medium
containing
different
concentrations
(0,
25,
50,
75,
100
μM).
After
thawing,
various
parameters
such
as
total
motility,
progressive
acrosome
integrity,
plasma
membrane
mitochondrial
potential,
glutathione
(GSH)
content,
synthase
(GPx)
activity,
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
catalase
(CAT)
lipid
peroxidation
(LPO)
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
level,
SIRT1
DNA
oxidative
damage,
AMPK
phosphorylation
level
were
assessed.
In
addition,
post-thaw
apoptosis
evaluated.
Comparatively,
addition
up
75
μM
significantly
improved
motility
cryopreserved
sperm.
Specifically,
50
demonstrated
notable
enhancement
antioxidant
capacity,
adenosine
triphosphate
(ATP)
levels
compared
control
group
(p
<
0.05).
It
also
0.05)
reduced
damage
DNA.
However,
detrimental
observed
at
resveratrol.
conclusion,
cryopreservation
solution
is
for
enhancing
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 104 - 104
Published: Jan. 15, 2024
Sperm
motility
is
an
important
factor
in
the
migration
of
sperm
from
uterus
to
oviduct.
During
preservation
vitro,
generates
excessive
ROS
that
damages
its
function.
This
study
aims
investigate
whether
addition
pyrroloquinoline
quinone
(PQQ)
diluted
medium
could
improve
chilled
ram
quality,
and
then
elucidates
mechanism.
Ram
semen
was
with
Tris-citric
acid-glucose
(TCG)
containing
different
doses
PQQ
(0
nM,
10
100
1000
10,000
nM),
stored
at
4
°C.
patterns,
plasma
membrane
integrity,
acrosome
mitochondrial
potential,
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
levels,
malondialdehyde
(MDA)
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
activity,
ATP
levels
were
measured
after
preservation.
Furthermore,
expressions
NADH
dehydrogenase
1
(MT-ND1)
6
(MT-ND6)
also
detected
by
western
blotting.
In
addition,
capacitation
ability
bind
zona
pellucina
evaluated.
It
observed
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
improved
motility,
integrity
during
The
percentage
high
potential
treatment
group
much
higher
than
control.
supplementation
decreased
MDA
while
increasing
levels.
Interestingly,
MT-ND1
MT-ND6
protein
treated
nM
damage
proteins.
increased
tyrosine
phosphorylation
induced
capacitation.
value
sperm–zona
pellucida
binding
capacity
Overall,
ram-
preservation,
protected
quality
quenching
reduce
maintain
function,
preserved
sperm’s
fertilization.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 507 - 507
Published: April 24, 2024
Sperm
quality
is
an
important
indicator
to
evaluate
the
reproduction
ability
of
animals.
Nicotinamide
mononucleotide
(NMN)
participates
in
cell
energy
metabolism
and
reduces
oxidative
stress.
However,
effect
regulatory
mechanism
NMN
on
porcine
sperm
are
still
unknown.
Here,
32
Landrace
boars
were
randomly
assigned
four
groups
(n
=
8)
fed
with
different
levels
(0,
8,
16
or
mg/kg/d)
for
9
weeks,
then
serum
semen
samples
collected
investigate
function
molecular
quality.
The
results
showed
that
dietary
supplementation
significantly
increased
volume,
density
motility
(p
<
0.05).
Interestingly,
apparently
improved
antioxidative
indexes
testosterone
0.05)
serum.
Furthermore,
upregulated
protein
sirtuin
3
(SIRT3),
antioxidation
phosphorylation
(OXPHOS),
but
downregulated
apoptosis
semen.
Mechanically,
protected
from
H2O2-induced
stress
through
SIRT3
deacetylation.
Importantly,
SIRT3-specific
inhibitor
3-TYP
attenuated
antiapoptosis
sperm.
Therefore,
exerts
improve
boar
via
signaling
pathway.
Our
findings
suggest
a
novel
potential
feed
additive
produce
high-quality
Journal for Research in Applied Sciences and Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2(1), P. 55 - 80
Published: Feb. 5, 2023
If
you
and
your
spouse
have
been
trying
to
conceive
for
a
year
neither
of
has
successful,
there
is
possibility
that
are
one
the
50–80
million
people
throughout
world
who
struggle
with
infertility.
There
male
component
present
in
approximately
20%-30%
these
instances.
It
common
knowledge
low-quality
sperm
oxidative
stress
(OS)
both
role
aetiology
Because
oxidation
DNA,
proteins,
lipids,
excessive
levels
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
potential
disrupt
viability,
motility,
morphology
cells.
ROS
responsible
changes.
Methods:
Through
use
PubMed
interface,
we
searched
MEDLINE
database
studies
had
completed
published
during
past
ten
years
analysed
effect
antioxidants
on
infertile
guys
(2012–2022).
A
number
different
phrases,
including
infertility,
alpha-lipoic
acid,
zinc,
folate,
coenzyme
Q10,
selenium,
vitamin,
were
utilised
search.
The
study's
findings
indicate
inositol
serves
purpose
mechanisms
foster
contacts
between
oocytes,
it
also
affects
OS
cells
by
way
its
engagement
mitochondrial
events.
Alpha-lipoic
acid
(ALA)
lessens
damage
caused
improves
quality
ways,
morphology,
count.
might
be
connection
not
getting
enough
zinc
diet
having
sperm.
Zinc
folate
two
nutrients
can
boost
quantity
When
taken
orally,
Q10
increases
as
well
their
overall
motility
forward
movement.
therapy
selenium
(Se)
results
an
improvement
sperm's
quality,
this
connected
increase
ejaculatory
production.
Only
vitamin
B12
found
improve
sperm;
does
boosting
count
decreasing
DNA
damage.
Vitamin
only
proved
do
this.
Conclusions:
Dietary
supplementation
may
men
semen
reducing
OS-induced
increasing
hormone
synthesis
spermatozoa
concentration,
morphology.
This
achieved
low
semen.
Antioxidants
exert
effects
variety
ways;
hence,
important
researchers
conducting
future
clinical
trials
study
combining
antioxidants.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
255, P. 114831 - 114831
Published: March 24, 2023
Bisphenol
A
(BPA)
is
a
common
environmental
endocrine
disruptor,
and
overexposure
threat
to
male
reproduction.
Although
studies
have
confirmed
that
BPA
exposure
causes
decrease
in
sperm
quality
offspring,
the
dosage
used,
underlying
mechanism
not
clear.
The
purpose
of
this
study
investigate
whether
Cuscuta
chinensis
flavonoids
(CCFs)
can
antagonize
or
alleviate
BPA-induced
reproductive
injury
by
analyzing
processes
associated
with
BPA's
impairment
quality.
40
mg/kg
bw/day
CCFs
were
administered
dams
at
gestation
day
(GD)
0.5-17.5.
Testicles
serum
mice
are
collected
on
postnatal
56
(PND56),
spermatozoa
detect
relevant
indicators.
Our
results
showed
compared
group,
could
significantly
increase
contents
luteinizing
hormone
(LH),
follicle-stimulating
(FSH),
testosterone
(T)
males
PND
56,
as
well
transcription
levels
estrogen
receptor
alpha
(ERα),
steroidogenic
acute
regulatory
protein
(StAR)
Cytochrome
P450
family
11,
subfamily
A,
member
1
(CYP11A1).
also
inhibit
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
reduce
oxidative
stress,
mitochondrial
membrane
potential,
apoptosis.
It
has
certain
effect
telomere
length
DNA
copy
number.
These
suggest
adult
regulating
expression
stress
correlated
factors,
ultimately
mitigate
negative
effects
mice.
Molecular Reproduction and Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
91(10)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Bioenergetics
plays
a
crucial
role
in
sperm
functions,
including
motility,
capacitation‐related
protein
modifications,
oocyte
recognition
and
interaction,
all
of
which
are
essential
for
fertilization.
Sperm
metabolism
is
recognized
as
flexible,
responding
to
environmental
cues
energetic
demands
during
ejaculation,
the
journey
along
female
tract,
until
Recent
studies
suggest
that
metabolic
functions
relevant
beyond
fertilization
may
influence
zygote
embryo
development,
impacting
paternal‐derived
effects
on
offspring
development
health.
In
recent
years,
homeostasis
have
gained
increasing
interest
male
reproduction
research.
Given
implications
fertility‐related
processes,
this
field
not
only
human
fertility
but
also
livestock
research,
semen
conservation,
assisted
reproductive
techniques.
Newly
developed
assessment
tools
allowing
better
understanding
under
different
conditions
identifying
species‐specific
peculiarities.
This
review
aims
discuss
current
knowledge
mammalian
metabolism,
focusing
features,
changes
journey,
potential
contributions
translational
research
biotechnologies.
Furthermore,
we
propose
future
perspectives
bioenergetics