Abstract The 3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) reduction
assay is one of the methods used to evaluate the viability of sperm. In the assay, a …

Environmental contaminants are gaining more attention in the livestock sector lately due to
their harmful effects on productivity and fertility of livestock. Recent research indicates that …

Background Lycopene (LYC) is a natural carotenoid with powerful reactive oxygen species
(ROS) scavenging activities. The aim of this study was to investigate if lycopene has the …

Background Growing evidence indicates that macro-and microelements in the seminal
plasma of humans and various domestic animals are of great importance due to their roles …

During the last decade, environmental toxicants have been considered a potential cause for
declining sperm quality. Toxic metals are not easily degraded and may accumulate along …

The target of this study was to evaluate the effect of extract of the European mistletoe–
Viscum album quercus L. on spermatozoa motility and viability in vitro. The CASA system …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro cytotoxicity of different concentrations (500-
7500 μg/mL) of gentamicin-GENT (aminoglycoside antibiotic) on the selected mammalian …

Significant antibacterial properties of non-thermal plasma (NTP) have converted this
technology into a promising alternative to the widespread use of antibiotics in assisted …

Background: Iron is an essential substrate in the body and needed in a small amount. In iron
overload condition, such as patients who undergo routine blood transfusion for a long …

There is a paucity of studies on effect of iron in embryo culture procedures. This study aims
to ascertain the optimal, tolerance and toxic levels of iron in a protein-free embryo culture …