ReviewInternational journal of reproductive biomedicine2021
Role of sperm apoptosis and oxidative stress in male infertility: A narrative review.
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- The impact of animal models on translating male infertility research from bench to bedside: a narrative review.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2026Review
- Sperm DNA fragmentation and its influence on mammalian reproduction.Nature reviews. Urology · 2026Review
- Phthalate induced testicular degeneration in mice: biochemical, histopathological and immunohistochemical evidence for the interplay of oxidative stress, caspase-3, and NF-κB signaling.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The link between diabetes and male infertility: mechanisms and implications.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Ameliorative Effect of Policosanol on High-Fat Diet-Induced Testicular Dysfunction: Implications of ROS/SIRT1 and Apoptotic Signaling Pathways in Rats.Chemistry & biodiversity · 2026Article
- Implicating Sperm microRNA hsa-miR-7977 and its Target Genes in Idiopathic Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Evidence from Expression Analysis.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2026Article
- Effect of dual RF-EMF and pulsed magnetic field exposure on eNOS expression and histological integrity in male rat reproductive tissues.Journal of molecular histology · 2026Article
- Psychological Stress and Male Infertility: Oxidative Stress as the Common Downstream Pathway.Biomedicines · 2026Review
- Spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase1mediates zearalenone-induced toxicity in bovine Leydig cells.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2026Article
- Effects of N-acetyl-L-cysteine on sperm quality during chilled storage of Maguan hornless goat semen.PloS one · 2026Article
- Protective potential ofOpen veterinary journal · 2025Article
- The therapeutic potential of Zuogui Wan in oligoasthenozoospermia: insights from network pharmacology, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, and experimental validation.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The aging male: impact of aging on male reproduction.Biogerontology · 2025Review
- Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals and Male Infertility: Mechanisms, Risks, and Regulatory Challenges.Journal of xenobiotics · 2025Review
- Ambient air pollution during developmental windows of spermatogenesis and semen quality among an infertility treatment seeking population.Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2025Article
- Impact of cryopreservation agents on sperm quality, DNA fragmentation, and apoptotic markers in fertile and infertile males.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Mitochondrial Regulation of Spermatozoa Function: Metabolism, Oxidative Stress and Therapeutic Insights.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Review
- Beneficial effects of carvacrol loaded phytosomes on enhancing cryotolerance of Buffalo semen following cryopreservation.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Impact of Maternal Age on the Repairing Capacity of Oocytes on Paternal DNA Damage.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Activation of caspase, externalization of phosphatidyl serine, change in the mitochondrial membrane potential, and DNA fragmentation are apoptosis markers found in human ejaculated spermatozoa. Also, reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a vital role in the different types of male infertility. In this review, data sources including Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, and Science Direct were searched for publications with no particular time restriction to get a holistic and comprehensive view of the research. Apoptosis regulates the male germ cells, correct function and development from the early embryonic stages of gonadal differentiation to fertilization. In addition to maintaining a reasonable ratio between the Sertoli and germ cells, apoptosis is one of the well-known quality control mechanisms in the testis. Also, high ROS levels cause a heightened and dysregulated apoptotic response. Apoptosis is one of the well-known mechanisms of quality control in the testis. Nevertheless, increased apoptosis may have adverse effects on sperm production. Recent studies have shown that ROS and the consequent oxidative stress play a crucial role in apoptosis. This review aims to assimilate and summarize recent findings on the apoptosis in male reproduction and fertility. Also, this review discusses the update on the role of ROS in normal sperm function to guide future research in this area.
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