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Impacts of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants on Semen Functions
Joint Authors
Bilaspuri, G. S.
Bansal, Amrit Kaur
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-09-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Oxidative stress (OS) has been considered a major contributory factor to the infertility.
Oxidative stress is the result of imbalance between the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants in the body which can lead to sperm damage, deformity, and eventually male infertility.
Although high concentrations of the ROS cause sperm pathology (ATP depletion) leading to insufficient axonemal phosphorylation, lipid peroxidation, and loss of motility and viability but, many evidences demonstrate that low and controlled concentrations of these ROS play an important role in sperm physiological processes such as capacitation, acrosome reaction, and signaling processes to ensure fertilization.
The supplementation of a cryopreservation extender with antioxidant has been shown to provide a cryoprotective effect on mammalian sperm quality.
This paper reviews the impacts of oxidative stress and reactive oxygen species on spermatozoa functions, causes of ROS generation, and antioxidative strategies to reduce OS.
In addition, we also highlight the emerging concept of utilizing OS as a tool of contraception.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bansal, Amrit Kaur& Bilaspuri, G. S.. 2010. Impacts of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants on Semen Functions. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490516
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bansal, Amrit Kaur& Bilaspuri, G. S.. Impacts of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants on Semen Functions. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490516
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bansal, Amrit Kaur& Bilaspuri, G. S.. Impacts of Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants on Semen Functions. Veterinary Medicine International. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490516
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490516