Total antioxidant capacity: biochemical aspects and clinical significance

A Silvestrini, E Meucci, BM Ricerca… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Despite the physiological role of oxidant molecules, oxidative stress (OS) could underlie
several human diseases. When the levels of antioxidants are too low or too high, OS occurs …

[HTML][HTML] Tomatoes: An extensive review of the associated health impacts of tomatoes and factors that can affect their cultivation

EJ Collins, C Bowyer, A Tsouza, M Chopra - Biology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The research outlined in this review paper discusses potential health
benefits associated with a diet enriched with tomatoes and tomato products. This includes …

[HTML][HTML] The silent threat to women's fertility: uncovering the devastating effects of oxidative stress

A Kaltsas, A Zikopoulos, E Moustakli, A Zachariou… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress (OS), which arises through an imbalance between the formation of reactive
oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses, plays a key role in the pathophysiology of …

[HTML][HTML] An overview of essential microelements and common metallic nanoparticles and their effects on male fertility

R Maciejewski, E Radzikowska-Büchner… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Numerous factors affect reproduction, including stress, diet, obesity, the use of stimulants, or
exposure to toxins, along with heavy elements (lead, silver, cadmium, uranium, vanadium …

Differential expression of ion channel coding genes in the endometrium of women experiencing recurrent implantation failures

B Davoodi Nik, D Hashemi Karoii, R Favaedi… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Our study probed the differences in ion channel gene expression in the endometrium of
women with Recurrent Implantation Failure (RIF) compared to fertile women. We analyzed …

Bioactive Compounds Protect Mammalian Reproductive Cells from Xenobiotics and Heat Stress-Induced Oxidative Distress via Nrf2 Signaling Activation: A Narrative …

MZ Khan, A Khan, B Huang, R Wei, X Kou, X Wang… - Antioxidants, 2024 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of reactive
oxygen species (ROS) and the body's antioxidant defenses. It poses a significant threat to …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of follicular fluid oxidative stress levels on the outcomes of assisted reproductive therapy

Y Chen, J Yang, L Zhang - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Oocyte quality is a pivotal determinant of assisted reproductive outcomes. The quality of
oocytes is intricately linked to their developmental microenvironment, particularly the levels …

[HTML][HTML] Secretory proteomic responses of endometrial epithelial cells to trophoblast-derived extracellular vesicles

S Muhandiram, K Dissanayake, T Orro… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Synchronized crosstalk between the embryo and endometrium during the periconception
period is integral to pregnancy establishment. Increasing evidence suggests that the …

[HTML][HTML] Composition and effects of seminal plasma in the female reproductive tracts on implantation of human embryos

H Ahmadi, T Csabai, E Gorgey, S Rashidiani… - Biomedicine & …, 2022 - Elsevier
The function of seminal plasma involves acting as a transport medium for sperm and as a
means of communication between the reproductive tissues of the male and female. It is also …

Influence of seminal metals on assisted reproduction outcome

R Rodríguez-Díaz, R Blanes-Zamora… - … Trace Element Research, 2023 - Springer
Increased levels of metal ions in human seminal fluid have a significant correlation with
male fertility. Few publications explain the effect of metals in semen and their influence on …