ReviewAntioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Implications of Exposure to Air Pollution on Male Reproduction: The Role of Oxidative Stress.
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Sperm DNA fragmentation and its influence on mammalian reproduction.Nature reviews. Urology · 2026Review
- Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species in Male Reproductive Health: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Consequences.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Arab gum coating enhances the bioavailability and therapeutic potential of nanoselenium in cisplatin-induced testicular toxicity.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Role of antioxidant vitamins in mitigating the health risks from environmental toxicant exposures: a narrative review.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2026Review
- Redox-Genomic Crosstalk: Linking Oxidative Stress, Sperm DNA Fragmentation, and Epigenetics in Personalized Management of Male Infertility.Journal of personalized medicine · 2026Review
- Dietary patterns and sperm DNA fragmentation in idiopathic infertile men: A case-control study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Exploring the nexus between particulate matter and infertility: Multiple mechanistic insights and potential control strategies.iScience · 2026Review
- Stress, Well-Being, and Reproduction in Wildlife.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2026Review
- Environmental determinants of male infertility: emerging threats and technological interventions.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Environmental stress and stallion fertility: mechanistic insights, evidence gaps, and functional implications.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Review
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- Time-series analysis of vitiligo-related online search behavior in response to ambient air pollutants.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Beneficial Effects of Resveratrol on Testicular Functions: Focus on Its Antioxidant Properties.Cells · 2025Review
- Chlorogenic acid improves urogenital dysfunction induced by exposure to ambient particulate matter.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Article
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- Association Between Fine Particle Waves and Sexual Function: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey in China.Toxics · 2025Article
- Male aging in germ cells: What are we inheriting?Genetics and molecular biology · 2025Article
- Exploring genetic susceptibility to air pollution and its implications for disease risk and precision health: A scoping review.AIMS public health · 2025Review
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Abstract
Air pollution, either from indoor (household) or outdoor (ambient) sources, occurs when there is presence of respirable particles in the form of chemical, physical, or biological agents that modify the natural features of the atmosphere or environment. Today, almost 2.4 billion people are exposed to hazardous levels of indoor pollution, while 99% of the global population breathes air pollutants that exceed the World Health Organization guideline limits. It is not surprising that air pollution is the world's leading environmental cause of diseases and contributes greatly to the global burden of diseases. Upon entry, air pollutants can cause an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by undergoing oxidation to generate quinones, which further act as oxidizing agents to yield more ROS. Excessive production of ROS can cause oxidative stress, induce lipid peroxidation, enhance the binding of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) to their receptors, or bind to PAH to cause DNA strand breaks. The continuous and prolonged exposure to air pollutants is associated with the development or exacerbation of pathologies such as acute or chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative and skin diseases, and even reduced fertility potential. Males and females contribute to infertility equally, and exposure to air pollutants can negatively affect reproduction. In this review, emphasis will be placed on the implications of exposure to air pollutants on male fertility potential, bringing to light its effects on semen parameters (basic and advanced) and male sexual health. This study will also touch on the clinical implications of air pollution on male reproduction while highlighting the role of oxidative stress.
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