Sperm cryopreservation update: Cryodamage, markers, and factors affecting the sperm freezability in pigs

M Yeste - Theriogenology, 2016 - Elsevier
Cryopreservation is the most efficient method for long-term preservation of mammalian
sperm. However, freeze-thawing procedures may strongly impair the sperm function and …

Mitochondria quality control and male fertility

J Costa, PC Braga, I Rebelo, PF Oliveira, MG Alves - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Mitochondria play a crucial role in numerous cellular processes, including
energy production, apoptosis, and calcium homeostasis. In the male reproductive system …

Impact of oxidative stress on male reproduction in domestic and wild animals

E Pintus, JL Ros-Santaella - Antioxidants, 2021 - mdpi.com
Oxidative stress occurs when the levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) overcome the
antioxidant defenses of the organism, jeopardizing several biological functions, including …

The sperm mitochondrion: Organelle of many functions

CR Moraes, S Meyers - Animal reproduction science, 2018 - Elsevier
This review summarizes current research in sperm mitochondrial function with specific
emphasis on mitochondrial metabolism, reactive oxygen species production and …

Mode of action of cryoprotectants for sperm preservation

H Sieme, H Oldenhof, WF Wolkers - Animal reproduction science, 2016 - Elsevier
Sperm cryopreservation facilitates storage and transport for use in artificial reproduction
technologies. Cryopreservation processing, however, exposes cells to stress resulting in …

Redox regulation and oxidative stress: The particular case of the stallion spermatozoa

FJ Peña, C O'Flaherty, JM Ortiz Rodríguez… - Antioxidants, 2019 - mdpi.com
Redox regulation and oxidative stress have become areas of major interest in spermatology.
Alteration of redox homeostasis is recognized as a significant cause of male factor infertility …

Targeted antioxidant delivery modulates mitochondrial functions, ameliorates oxidative stress and preserve sperm quality during cryopreservation

S Tiwari, RK Dewry, R Srivastava, S Nath, TK Mohanty - Theriogenology, 2022 - Elsevier
Mitochondria are vital organelles with a multifaceted role in cellular bioenergetics,
biosynthesis, signaling and calcium homeostasis. During oxidative phosphorylation, sperm …

Sublethal sperm freezing damage: Manifestations and solutions

T Pini, T Leahy, SP de Graaf - Theriogenology, 2018 - Elsevier
Semen cryopreservation is an important tool for artificial breeding, species conservation and
human reproductive medicine. However, sublethal freezing damage remains an important …

Protective roles of seminal plasma exosomes and microvesicles during human sperm cryopreservation

F Mahdavinezhad, MAS Gilani, R Gharaei… - Reproductive …, 2022 - Elsevier
Research question Do seminal plasma microvesicles and exosomes, as two subtypes of
extracellular vesicles, exert cryoprotective properties in sperm cryopreservation? Design …

Lactate and pyruvate are major sources of energy for stallion sperm with dose effects on mitochondrial function, motility, and ROS production

CR Darr, DD Varner, S Teague… - Biology of …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Stallion sperm rely primarily on oxidative phosphorylation for production of ATP used in
sperm motility and metabolism. The objective of the study was to identify which substrates …