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ReviewAndrology2026

Oxidative Stress and its Implications for Male Reproductive Dysfunction: Mechanistic Insights, Clinical Impacts, and Advances in Therapeutic Interventions.

Xinru Yu, Mingyue Jin, Yike Zhang, Yueran Lu, Runhe Zhu, Yi Fan Liu, Ying Jie Ma, Jingyan Song, Jinlong Sun

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Review in Andrology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Xinru YuSchool of Pharmacy, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Mingyue JinSchool of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Yike ZhangSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Yueran LuSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Runhe ZhuSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Yi Fan LiuSchool of Medicine, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Ying Jie MaReproductive and Genetic Center of Integrative Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Jingyan SongReproductive and Genetic Center of Integrative Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.
Jinlong SunReproductive and Genetic Center of Integrative Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, Shandong, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Oxidative stress (OS) significantly contributes to male reproductive dysfunction, a factor implicated in a substantial fraction of infertility cases. This comprehensive review elucidates the intricate interplay between oxidative stress and male reproductive health, emphasizing the molecular and cellular mechanisms through which reactive oxygen species (ROS) impair sperm function. Key areas of focus include lipid peroxidation of sperm membranes, DNA damage, and apoptotic cell death, which collectively undermine sperm viability and fertility potential. The discussion extends to the impact of lifestyle and environmental factors on oxidative balance, highlighting how these elements intensify oxidative stress and subsequently exacerbate reproductive outcomes. Advances in therapeutic approaches are critically assessed, particularly the development and application of antioxidants in ameliorating oxidative damage and restoring reproductive functions. This review also explores innovative diagnostic techniques for detecting ROS and assessing oxidative damage within clinical settings, offering insights into future directions for research and clinical practice in managing male infertility related to oxidative stress.

Indexed as

Infertility, MaleOxidative StressSpermatozoaAnimalsAntioxidantsApoptosisDNA DamageHumansLipid PeroxidationMaleReactive Oxygen SpeciesAntioxidantsReactive Oxygen Species

Identifiers

PMID41208294
PMCPMC13432603

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