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Morabbi A, Karimian M. Trace and essential elements as vital components to improve the performance of the male reproductive system: Implications in cell signaling pathways. J Trace Elem Med Biol 2024; 83:127403. [PMID: 38340548 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
Abstract
Successful male fertilization requires the main processes such as normal spermatogenesis, sperm capacitation, hyperactivation, and acrosome reaction. The progress of these processes depends on some endogenous and exogenous factors. So, the optimal level of ions and essential and rare elements such as selenium, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, and so on in various types of cells of the reproductive system could affect conception and male fertility rates. The function of trace elements in the male reproductive system could be exerted through some cellular and molecular processes, such as the management of active oxygen species, involvement in the action of membrane channels, regulation of enzyme activity, regulation of gene expression and hormone levels, and modulation of signaling cascades. In this review, we aim to summarize the available evidence on the role of trace elements in improving male reproductive performance. Also, special attention is paid to the cellular aspects and the involved molecular signaling cascades.
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- Ali Morabbi
- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic Sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran.
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Baj J, Flieger W, Barbachowska A, Kowalska B, Flieger M, Forma A, Teresiński G, Portincasa P, Buszewicz G, Radzikowska-Büchner E, Flieger J. Consequences of Disturbing Manganese Homeostasis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14959. [PMID: 37834407 PMCID: PMC10573482 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Manganese (Mn) is an essential trace element with unique functions in the body; it acts as a cofactor for many enzymes involved in energy metabolism, the endogenous antioxidant enzyme systems, neurotransmitter production, and the regulation of reproductive hormones. However, overexposure to Mn is toxic, particularly to the central nervous system (CNS) due to it causing the progressive destruction of nerve cells. Exposure to manganese is widespread and occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or dermal contact. Associations have been observed between Mn accumulation and neurodegenerative diseases such as manganism, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. People with genetic diseases associated with a mutation in the gene associated with impaired Mn excretion, kidney disease, iron deficiency, or a vegetarian diet are at particular risk of excessive exposure to Mn. This review has collected data on the current knowledge of the source of Mn exposure, the experimental data supporting the dispersive accumulation of Mn in the brain, the controversies surrounding the reference values of biomarkers related to Mn status in different matrices, and the competitiveness of Mn with other metals, such as iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), calcium (Ca). The disturbed homeostasis of Mn in the body has been connected with susceptibility to neurodegenerative diseases, fertility, and infectious diseases. The current evidence on the involvement of Mn in metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus/insulin resistance, osteoporosis, obesity, atherosclerosis, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, was collected and discussed.
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- Jacek Baj
- Chair and Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (W.F.); (A.F.)
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- Chair and Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (W.F.); (A.F.)
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Burn Surgery, Medical University of Lublin, 21-010 Łęczna, Poland;
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- Department of Water Supply and Wastewater Disposal, Lublin University of Technology, 20-618 Lublin, Poland;
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- Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (M.F.); (G.T.); (G.B.)
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- Chair and Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (W.F.); (A.F.)
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- Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (M.F.); (G.T.); (G.B.)
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- Clinica Medica A. Murri, Department of Biomedical Sciences & Human Oncology, Medical School, University of Bari, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Chair and Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland; (M.F.); (G.T.); (G.B.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
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Isola JVV, Veiga GB, de Brito CRC, Alvarado-Rincón JA, Garcia DN, Zanini BM, Hense JD, Vieira AD, Garratt M, Gasperin BG, Schneider A, Stout MB. 17α-estradiol does not adversely affect sperm parameters or fertility in male mice: implications for reproduction-longevity trade-offs. GeroScience 2023; 45:2109-2120. [PMID: 35689785 PMCID: PMC10651587 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-022-00601-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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17α-estradiol (17α-E2) is referred to as a nonfeminizing estrogen that was recently found to extend healthspan and lifespan in male, but not female, mice. Despite an abundance of data indicating that 17α-E2 attenuates several hallmarks of aging in male rodents, very little is known with regard to its effects on feminization and fertility. In these studies, we evaluated the effects of 17α-E2 on several markers of male reproductive health in two independent cohorts of mice. In alignment with our previous reports, chronic 17α-E2 treatment prevented gains in body mass, but did not adversely affect testes mass or seminiferous tubule morphology. We subsequently determined that chronic 17α-E2 treatment also did not alter plasma 17β-estradiol or estrone concentrations, while mildly increasing plasma testosterone levels. We also determined that chronic 17α-E2 treatment did not alter plasma follicle-stimulating hormone or luteinizing hormone concentrations, which suggests 17α-E2 treatment does not alter gonadotropin-releasing hormone neuronal function. Sperm quantity, morphology, membrane integrity, and various motility measures were also unaffected by chronic 17α-E2 treatment in our studies. Lastly, two different approaches were used to evaluate male fertility in these studies. We found that chronic 17α-E2 treatment did not diminish the ability of male mice to impregnate female mice, or to generate successfully implanted embryos in the uterus. We conclude that chronic treatment with 17α-E2 at the dose most commonly employed in aging research does not adversely affect reproductive fitness in male mice, which suggests 17α-E2 does not extend lifespan or curtail disease parameters through tradeoff effects with reproduction.
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- José V V Isola
- Aging & Metabolism Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th Street, Chapman S212, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA
- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rua Gomes Carneiro, 1, Pelotas, RS, 96010-610, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias, Universidad de La Salle, Campus Utopía, Yopal, Casanare, Colombia
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- Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rua Gomes Carneiro, 1, Pelotas, RS, 96010-610, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rua Gomes Carneiro, 1, Pelotas, RS, 96010-610, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Veterinária, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
- Faculdade de Nutrição, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rua Gomes Carneiro, 1, Pelotas, RS, 96010-610, Brazil.
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- Aging & Metabolism Research Program, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, 825 NE 13th Street, Chapman S212, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA.
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Ren J, Jin H, Zhang C, Liu S, Han Y, Xi J, Cao J, Lin F, Zhang P, Zhang F, Zhang GH, Yang H, Huang H, Cao J. Mixed exposure effect of seminal metals on semen quality, mediation of total antioxidant capacity, and moderation of GSTM1/GSTT1 gene deletion in Chinese reproductive-aged men. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 229:115888. [PMID: 37054833 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The effects of metal exposure on semen quality and the role of oxidative damage in this process remain unclear. METHODS We recruited 825 Chinese male volunteers, and 12 seminal metals (Mn, Cu, Zn, Se, Ni, Cd, Pb, Co, Ag, Ba, Tl, and Fe), the total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and reduced glutathione were measured. Semen parameters and GSTM1/GSTT1-null genotypes were also detected. Bayesian kernel machine regression (BKMR) was applied to evaluate the effect of the mixed exposure to metals on semen parameters. The mediation of TAC and moderation of GSTM1/GSTT1 deletion were analyzed. RESULTS Most seminal metal concentrations were correlated with each other. The BKMR models revealed a negative association between the semen volume and metal mixture, with Cd (cPIP = 0.60) and Mn (cPIP = 0.10) as the major contributors. Compared to fixing all scaled metals at their median value (50th percentiles), fixing the scaled metals at their 75th percentiles decreased the TAC by 2.17 units (95%CI: -2.60, -1.75). Mediation analysis indicated that Mn decreased the semen volume, with 27.82% of this association mediated by TAC. Both the BKMR and multi-linear models showed that seminal Ni was negatively correlated with sperm concentration, total sperm count, and progressive motility, which was modified by GSTM1/GSTT1. Furthermore, Ni and the total sperm count showed a negative association in GSTT1 and GSTM1 null males (β[95%CI]: 0.328 [-0.521, -0.136]) but not in males with GSTT1 and/or GSTM1. Although Fe and the sperm concentration and total sperm count were positively correlated, they showed inverse "U" shapes in univariate analysis. CONCLUSION Exposure to the 12 metals was negatively associated with semen volume, with Cd and Mn as the major contributors. TAC may mediate this process. GSTT1 and GSTM1 can modify the reduction in the total sperm count caused by seminal Ni exposure.
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- Jingchao Ren
- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China; Henan International Collaborative Laboratory for Health Effects and Intervention of Air Pollution, School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Department of Environmental Health, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Institute of Reproduction and Development, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China; Research Units of Embryo Original Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (No. 2019RU056), Shanghai, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Jinan, 250014, China
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- Puyang Maternity and Child Care Centers, 59 South Section of Kaizhou Road, Puyang, 457000, China
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- Henan International Collaborative Laboratory for Health Effects and Intervention of Air Pollution, School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Henan International Collaborative Laboratory for Health Effects and Intervention of Air Pollution, School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Henan International Collaborative Laboratory for Health Effects and Intervention of Air Pollution, School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Henan International Collaborative Laboratory for Health Effects and Intervention of Air Pollution, School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Henan International Collaborative Laboratory for Health Effects and Intervention of Air Pollution, School of Public Health, Xinxiang Medical University, Xinxiang, 453003, China
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- Department of Environmental Health, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China
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- Reproductive Medicine Centre, Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital of Shandong Province, Jinan, 250014, China.
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- Institute of Reproduction and Development, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China; Research Units of Embryo Original Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (No. 2019RU056), Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Environmental Health, College of Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, China.
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Abdelfattah MG, Hussein MT, Ragab SMM, Khalil NSA, Attaai AH. The effects of Ginger (Zingiber officinale) roots on the reproductive aspects in male Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica). BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:34. [PMID: 36737791 PMCID: PMC9896824 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03576-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Japanese quail is considered one of the most significant species in the poultry industry. However, the high male-to-female ratio results in the aggressive behavior of males. Dietary strategies that improve the properties of semen could reduce the number of males required to maintain optimal fertility and reduce aggressive behavior. Therefore, this study aims to provide insight into the possible improving efm fect of ginger roots on the reproductive aspects of Japanese male quails. RESULTS To achieve this objective, powder of Ginger roots was administrated to 2 groups of quails (10, and 15 g/Kg feed) from 7 days until 70 days of age. Some males were reared singly in cages (n = 40 for each group) to assess sperm quality and other males (n = 32 for each group) were raised with females to assess fertility and sperm-egg penetration. Additionally, biochemical tests and histological examination were also performed. When compared to the control group, dietary inclusion of Ginger at a dose of 15 g caused more improvement in ejaculate volume, sperm concentration, motility, viability and sperm-egg penetration. Whereas, the motility and fertility percentages of sperms were equipotent in both doses. Dose-dependent increases were found in the cloacal gland area and volume, as well as foam production and weight. Both doses resulted in a significant reduction in plasma total cholesterol along with an elevation cin plasma testosterone and lipid peroxides. The comparison between all groups concerning nitric oxide, catalase, superoxide dismutase, and total antioxidant capacity revealed the absence of significant difference. Morphologically, the diameter of the seminiferous tubules and the height of germinal epithelium significantly increased especially in the higher dose of Ginger. CONCLUSIONS Ginger roots especially at a dose of 15 gm/kg feed was effective in improving male reproductive performance. These findings are of utmost importance in encouraging the addition of Ginger roots in ration formulation in male quails.
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- Department of Cell and Tissues, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Physiology, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Medical Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
- Department of Anatomy and Histology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Badr University, New Nasser City, West of Assiut, Assiut, Egypt
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Chao HH, Zhang Y, Dong PY, Gurunathan S, Zhang XF. Comprehensive review on the positive and negative effects of various important regulators on male spermatogenesis and fertility. Front Nutr 2023; 9:1063510. [PMID: 36726821 PMCID: PMC9884832 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1063510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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With the increasing global incidence of infertility, the influence of environmental factors, lifestyle habits, and nutrients on reproductive health has gradually attracted the attention of researchers. The quantity and quality of sperm play vital roles in male fertility, and both characteristics can be affected by external and internal factors. In this review, the potential role of genetic, environmental, and endocrine factors; nutrients and trace elements in male reproductive health, spermatozoa function, and fertility potency and the underlying mechanisms are considered to provide a theoretical basis for clinical treatment of infertility.
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- Hu-He Chao
- Development Center for Medical Science and Technology, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, China
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- Advanced Medical Research Institute, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, China,*Correspondence: Xi-Feng Zhang ✉ ; ✉
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Maciejewski R, Radzikowska-Büchner E, Flieger W, Kulczycka K, Baj J, Forma A, Flieger J. An Overview of Essential Microelements and Common Metallic Nanoparticles and Their Effects on Male Fertility. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph191711066. [PMID: 36078782 PMCID: PMC9518444 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191711066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
Abstract
Numerous factors affect reproduction, including stress, diet, obesity, the use of stimulants, or exposure to toxins, along with heavy elements (lead, silver, cadmium, uranium, vanadium, mercury, arsenic). Metals, like other xenotoxins, can cause infertility through, e.g., impairment of endocrine function and gametogenesis or excess production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The advancement of nanotechnology has created another hazard to human safety through exposure to metals in the form of nanomaterials (NMs). Nanoparticles (NPs) exhibit a specific ability to penetrate cell membranes and biological barriers in the human body. These ultra-fine particles (<100 nm) can enter the human body through the respiratory tract, food, skin, injection, or implantation. Once absorbed, NPs are transported to various organs through the blood or lymph. Absorbed NPs, thanks to ultrahigh reactivity compared to bulk materials in microscale size, disrupt the homeostasis of the body as a result of interaction with biological molecules such as DNA, lipids, and proteins; interfering with the functioning of cells, organs, and physiological systems; and leading to severe pathological dysfunctions. Over the past decades, much research has been performed on the reproductive effects of essential trace elements. The research hypothesis that disturbances in the metabolism of trace elements are one of the many causes of infertility has been unquestionably confirmed. This review examines the complex reproductive risks for men regarding the exposure to potentially harmless xenobiotics based on a series of 298 articles over the past 30 years. The research was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases searching for papers devoted to in vivo and in vitro studies related to the influence of essential elements (iron, selenium, manganese, cobalt, zinc, copper, and molybdenum) and widely used metallic NPs on male reproduction potential.
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
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- Institute of Health Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, 20-708 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Anatomy, Medical University of Lublin, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Forensic Medicine, Medical University of Lublin, ul. Jaczewskiego 8B, 20-090 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4A, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-81448-7182
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Filimon MN, Dumitrescu G, Caraba IV, Sinitean A, Verdes D, Mituletu M, Cornianu M, Popescu R. Effects of mine waste water on rat: bioaccumulation and histopathological evaluation. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2021; 28:20222-20239. [PMID: 33410069 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-11844-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The highlighting of the bioaccumulation capacity of metals in the internal organs, the mode of distribution at the level of internal organs, the interactions between them, respectively, and the histological changes occurred at the level of the liver and kidneys are the main aspects addressed in the present study. The experiment was performed on 4 groups of Wistar rats: 3 groups which were administered water from rivers located in the vicinity of the Bor mining operation and 1 control group. The determination of the metal content in the administered water samples and in the internal organs was performed using the flame atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Tissue alterations were assessed by histological technique and hematoxylin-eosin staining. The metal retention capacity in the internal organs differs depending on the metal concentration in the administered water sample but also on the organ in which the determination was made. Also, correlations were established between the concentrations of metals at the level of the organs, showing (a) positive and significant correlations-at the level of the heart between Zn and Cu, Fe, and Mn and at the level of the lungs between Mn and Cd-but the most numerous were reported in the testicle; (b) moderate correlations at liver level between Fe and Zn, at spleen level between Cu and Mn and Cd and at the level of the kidneys between Pb and Zn, Cu, and Fe; (c) negative correlations at renal level between Pb and Mn; and (d) insignificant correlations between Pb and Fe. The histological changes identified at the level of the liver and kidney become more obvious, and their aggravation is registered with the increase of the metal content.
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- Marioara Nicoleta Filimon
- Department Biology-Chemistry, Faculty Chemistry-Biology-Geography, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi 16, RO 300315, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Mihai I of Romania" from Timisoara, Calea Aradului 119, RO 300645, Timisoara, Romania.
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- Faculty of Bioengineering of Animal Resources, Banat University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine "King Mihai I of Romania" from Timisoara, Calea Aradului 119, RO 300645, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department Biology-Chemistry, Faculty Chemistry-Biology-Geography, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi 16, RO 300315, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Morphologic microscopy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", E. Murgu 2, RO 300041, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Morphologic microscopy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", E. Murgu 2, RO 300041, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Morphologic microscopy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", E. Murgu 2, RO 300041, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Morphologic microscopy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Victor Babes", E. Murgu 2, RO 300041, Timisoara, Romania
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The Therapeutic Potential of Amniotic Fluid-Derived Stem Cells on Busulfan-Induced Azoospermia in Adult Rats. Tissue Eng Regen Med 2021; 18:279-295. [PMID: 33713308 DOI: 10.1007/s13770-020-00309-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 09/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Busulfan is an alkylating chemotherapeutic agent that is routinely prescribed for leukemic patients to induce myelo-ablation. However, it also results in azoospermia and infertility in cancer survivors. This research was constructed to explore the possible therapeutic role of amniotic fluid-derived stem cells (AFSCs) in improving busulfan-induced azoospermia in adult rats. METHODS Forty two adult male albino rats were randomized into: (1) control group, (2) azoospermia group, (3) spontaneous recovery group, and (4) AFSCs-treated group, in which AFSCs were transplanted through their injection into the testicular efferent ducts. The assessment included a histo-pathological examination of the seminiferous tubules by the light and transmission electron microscopes. Additionally, the confocal laser scanning microscope was used for confirmation of homing of the implanted cells. Moreover, we conducted an immuno-fluorescence study for detection of the proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in the spermatogenic cells, epididymal sperm count, and a histo-morphometric study. RESULTS AFSCs successfully homed over the basement membrane of the injured seminiferous tubules. They greatly attenuated busulfan-induced degenerative and oxidative changes. They also caused a re-expression of PCNA in the germ cells, leading to resumption of spermatogenesis and re-appearance of spermatozoa. CONCLUSION AFSCs could be a promising treatment modality for male infertility induced by chemotherapy, as they possess prominent regenerative, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory potentials.
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Ashkanani M, Farhadi B, Ghanbarzadeh E, Akbari H. Study on the protective effect of hydroalcoholic Olive Leaf extract (oleuropein) on the testis and sperm parameters in adult male NMRI mice exposed to Mancozeb. GENE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.genrep.2020.100870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Keshtmand Z, Akbaribazm M, Bagheri Y, Oliaei R. The ameliorative effects of Lactobacillus coagulans and Lactobacillus casei probiotics on CCl4-induced testicular toxicity based on biochemical, histological and molecular analyses in rat. Andrologia 2020; 53:e13908. [PMID: 33225493 DOI: 10.1111/and.13908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Probiotics are commonly present in foods and role as dietary adjuncts and alternatives to pharmacological products in many medical fields. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Lactobacillus coagulans and Lactobacillus casei probiotics on carbon tetrachloride (CCl4 )-induced reproductive injury and sperm toxicity in rats. Thirty-two Wistar rats were divided into four groups as follows: sham, CCl4 (2 ml/kg), L. casei probiotic + 2 ml/kg CCl4 and L. coagulans probiotic + 2 ml/kg CCl4 . On the 36th day after the intervention, serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinising hormone (LH) and total testosterone (T), as well as catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities, were measured. Testicular malondialdehyde (MDA) level, the expressions of apoptosis-related genes (Bcl-2 and Bax), Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, histomorphometric indices such as tubular differentiation index (TDI), repopulation index (RI), spermiogenesis index (SPI) and sperm parameters were evaluated. L. casei and L. coagulans probiotics improved the levels of reproductive hormones and antioxidant capacity in rats. Both the probiotics, especially L. casei, increased the rate spermatogenesis which accompanied with significant increments in testicular TDI, RI and SPI. Furthermore, both probiotics down-regulated Bax and up-regulated Bcl-2, following by decreased Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. Our key findings indicated that L. casei and L. coagulans have protective effects against CCl4 -induced testicular toxicity.
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- Zahra Keshtmand
- Department of Biology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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- Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Biology, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Vardiyan R, Ezati D, Anvari M, Ghasemi N, Talebi A. Effect of L-carnitine on the expression of the apoptotic genes Bcl-2 and Bax. Clin Exp Reprod Med 2020; 47:155-160. [PMID: 32911587 PMCID: PMC7482949 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2019.03440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The genes Bcl-2 and Bax play important roles in apoptosis. Many studies have shown that formalin has a strong deleterious effect on male fertility and can induce apoptosis. L-carnitine has been reported to potentially reverse the negative effects of formalin, leading to improved spermatogenesis. In this study, we examined the levels of expression of Bcl-2 and Bax in mice treated with formalin and L-carnitine. METHODS Thirty adult BALB/c mice were categorized into three groups. The mice in the control group (n=10) were not injected with any substance. The mice in the second group (n=10) received 10 mg/kg of formalin daily via an intraperitoneal injection, while those in the final group (n=10) were intraperitoneally injected daily with a dose of 10 mg/kg of formalin and 100 mg/kg of L-carnitine. All mice were kept in isolated cages for 31 days. RESULTS The expression of Bax was significantly higher in the formalin-treated mice than in the mice of the control group, while the expression of Bcl-2 was significantly lower in the formalin-treated mice than in the control mice. Additionally, relative to control mice, Bcl-2 expression increased and Bax expression decreased in the mice administered both formalin and L-carnitine. CONCLUSION In this study, L-carnitine was shown to augment Bcl-2 expression and to reduce Bax expression, indicating that this compound may inhibit apoptosis. Due to its positive effects, L-carnitine can be used as a prophylactic treatment for people who routinely come into direct contact with formalin as an occupational hazard.
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- Reyhane Vardiyan
- Department of Biology and Anatomy, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomy, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomy, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Biology and Anatomy, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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Mirnamniha M, Faroughi F, Tahmasbpour E, Ebrahimi P, Beigi Harchegani A. An overview on role of some trace elements in human reproductive health, sperm function and fertilization process. REVIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 2019; 34:339-348. [PMID: 31203261 DOI: 10.1515/reveh-2019-0008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 04/28/2019] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Human semen contains several trace elements such as calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) which are necessary for reproductive health, normal spermatogenesis, sperm maturation, motility and capacitation, as well as normal sperm function. In this review, the potential role of these trace elements in male reproductive health, normal function of spermatozoa and fertility potency were considered. We selected and reviewed articles that considered crucial roles of trace elements in human sperm function and fertility. Ca is essential for sperm motility and its hyperactivation, sperm capacitation and acrosome reaction, as well as sperm chemotaxis. Sodium (Na) and potassium (K) are involved in sperm motility and capacitation. Mg is necessary for normal ejaculation, spermatogenesis and sperm motility. Zn is one of the most significant nutrients in human semen. Seminal deficiency of Zn can be associated with delayed testicular development, impaired spermatogenesis, deficiency of sex hormones, oxidative stress and inflammation, and apoptosis. Se is another significant element which has antioxidative properties and is essential for spermatogenesis and the maintenance of male fertility. Mn is a potent stimulator for sperm motility; however, increased level of seminal plasma Se can be toxic for sperm. Like Se, Cu has antioxidative properties and has a positive effect on sperm parameters. Decreased level of these trace elements can negatively affect human reproductive health, semen quality, sperm normal function and as the result, fertility potency in men. Measurement of these trace elements in men with idiopathic infertility is necessary.
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- Mahdiyeh Mirnamniha
- Department of Medical Radiation Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Radiation Engineering, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Laboratory of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Innovations, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran
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- University Scientific Education and Research Network, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 19945-581, Tehran, Iran
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Rezaei-Mojaz S, Nazmara Z, Najafi M, Movahedin M, Zandieh Z, Shirinbayan P, Roshanpajouh M, Asgari HR, Abbasi M, Koruji M. Evaluation of Enkephalin-Degrading Enzymes in Sperm from Heroin-Addicted Men. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FERTILITY & STERILITY 2019; 13:301-306. [PMID: 31710191 PMCID: PMC6875862 DOI: 10.22074/ijfs.2020.5817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Background The aim of this study was to investigate two enkephalin-degrading enzymes, aminopeptidase N (APN/
CD13) and endopeptidase (NEP/CD10), gene and protein expression levels in sperm samples of fertile and heroin-
addicted men, and the correlation between their expressions and semen quality. Materials and Methods In this case-controlled study, semen was collected from 24 normozoospermic healthy
(as a control group) and 24 heroin-addicted men donors (as case or addiction group). Sperm cells isolated by Cook
Medical gradient (40-80%) and followed up by swim-up techniques were used for real-time quantitative polymer-
ase chain reaction (qPCR) and flow cytometry techniques to assess APN/CD13 and NEP/CD10 genes and proteins
subsequently. Semen parameters were analyzed by computer-assisted sperm analysis. Results The findings revealed that there were significant differences in sperm total motility (41.07 ± 3.63 vs. 63.03
± 3.31 %, P=0.0001), progressive motility (35.21 ± 2.64 vs. 20.93 ± 3.22%, P=0.001) and viability (69.9 ± 4.69 vs.
86.81 ± 1.26 %, P=0.002) in the addicted group vs. control ones. APN and NEP gene expression levels in the addicted
group decreased compared with the control ones (1.00 ± 0.67 vs. 0.36 ± 0.13, P= 0.008 and 1.07 ± 0.11 vs. 0.52 ± 0.12
0.002, respectively). Flow cytometry analysis showed that the average percent of APN/CD13 in heroin consumers
significantly decreased compared with the healthy ones, while NEP/CD10 rate between two groups was similar. We
also observed that duration of drug dependence is correlated with sperm viability (r=-0.627, P=0.016) and motility
(r=-0.410, P=0.05), NEP (r=-0.434, P= 0.049), and APN (r=-0.641, P=0.002) gene expression levels. Conclusion We conclude that semen quality and enkephalin-degrading enzymes were altered in heroin-addicted men.
other confirming the internal validity of our estimates.
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- Samira Rezaei-Mojaz
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anatomical Sciences Department, School of Medicine, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Shahid Akbarabadi Clinical Research Development Unit (ShACRDU), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Neuro-Rehabilitation Research Center, The University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Behavioral Sciences and mental Health, Tehran Psychiatry Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Electronic Address:
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Afrigan L, Jafari Anarkooli I, Sohrabi D, Abdanipour A, Yazdinezhad A, Sayyar Z, Ghorbanlou M, Arianmanesh M. The effect of hydroethanolic extract of Matricaria chamomilla on the reproductive system of male rats exposed to formaldehyde. Andrologia 2019; 51:e13362. [PMID: 31321807 DOI: 10.1111/and.13362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Formaldehyde is a common agent in our surrounding environment and can adversely affect the male reproductive system. In this study, the effectiveness of Matricaria chamomilla (MC) extract as an antioxidant was investigated in rats treated with formaldehyde. Thirty-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into six groups: F (10 mg/kg formaldehyde), M200 (200 mg/kg MC extract), M500 (500 mg/kg MC extract), FM200 (10 mg/kg formaldehyde and 200 mg/kg MC extract), FM500 (10 mg/kg formaldehyde and 500 mg/kg MC extract) and control group (0.9% normal saline). Formaldehyde and MC extract were administered daily for 30 consecutive days via intraperitoneal injection. Hormonal status, sperm parameters, testis tissue histology, germinal cells apoptosis and stereological analyses of testis tissue were investigated. Testosterone and LH levels were significantly increased in FM200, FM500, F200 and F500 groups compared to F group (p ≤ 0.05). Sperm count, motility and viability were significantly enhanced in FM200, FM500, F200 and F500 groups compared to F group (p ≤ 0.05). A decrease in the number of apoptotic germ cells in FM200, FM500, M200 and M500 groups (p ≤ 0.05) was evident. In particular, the MC extract in dose 500 mg/kg is seen to reduce the adverse effects of formaldehyde on the reproductive system of male rats.
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- Leila Afrigan
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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Mohammadi S, Kianmehr M, Mohammadi M, Fahimian Z, Karimimanesh E, Farazifar M, Nakhaei Z, Golamneghad N, Bolourifard B, Gholamin M, Mansouri A, Mahmoodi M RS, Soleymanifard S, Boroumand-Noughabi S, Ghandy N, Delshad A, Mohammadzadeh F, Norasteh H, Ghayour-Mobarhan M, Ferns GA. Correlation between expression of CatSper1,2 and sperm parameters in the gamma irradiated adult mouse testis. Int J Radiat Biol 2019; 95:691-696. [PMID: 30821561 DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2019.1552372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Propose: CatSper protein channels are responsible for the entry of Ca2+ into sperm cells. These proteins play an important role in motility and male fertility. So it is important to find out whether or not environmental factors, such as gamma radiation, have an effect on the expression of Catsper genes. In this study, we investigated the effects of gamma radiation on the expression of CatSper1 and CatSper2 genes. Materials and methods: Twenty-one male NMRI mice were divided into three groups: a control group without gamma radiation, and two experimental groups; Group 1 treated with 1 Gy of gamma radiation, and Group 2 treated with a higher dose of 2 Gy gamma radiation. Testes were removed from all groups of animals 35 days following irradiation and the testicular tissue, processed and embedded in paraffin blocks for sectioning and histological examination. Sperm samples were also taken from the epididymis for microscopic. Sperm parameters such as sperm count, morphology, motility, and viability rates were analyzed. Expression of CatSper genes was evaluated using Real-time PCR. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software and ANOVA test. Results: Our results showed that after treatment with gamma radiation, testes morphology was changed. Epididymal sperm count, motility, and morphology rates were significantly affected in both experimental groups compared to the control group. The relative expressions of CatSper 1 and 2 genes were significantly reduced in the irradiated mice (1 Gy and 2 Gy) than non-irradiated ones. Conclusions: Gamma radiations not only change testes histology and sperm parameters, but also decrease the expression of CatSper 1 and 2 genes in male mice.
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- Shabnam Mohammadi
- a Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine , Gonabad University of Medical Sciences , Gonabad , Iran
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- c Department of Public Health , School of Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine , Gonabad University of Medical Sciences , Gonabad , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine , Gonabad University of Medical Sciences , Gonabad , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine , Gonabad University of Medical Sciences , Gonabad , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine , Gonabad University of Medical Sciences , Gonabad , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine , Gonabad University of Medical Sciences , Gonabad , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine , Gonabad University of Medical Sciences , Gonabad , Iran
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- d Department of Laboratory Sciences , School of Paramedical Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- e Student Research Committee, Nanotechnology Research Center , School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- g Department of Medical Physics , School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- a Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine , Gonabad University of Medical Sciences , Gonabad , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine , Gonabad University of Medical Sciences , Gonabad , Iran
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- a Neurogenic Inflammation Research Center , Mashhad University of Medical Sciences , Mashhad , Iran
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- i Biochemistry of Nutritional Research Center , Mashhad University of Medical Science , Mashhad , Iran
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- j Department of Medical Education , Brighton & Sussex Medical School, Falmer , Brighton , UK
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Elewa YHA, Mohamed AAR, Galal AAA, El-Naseery NI, Ichii O, Kon Y. Food Yellow4 reprotoxicity in relation to localization of DMC1 and apoptosis in rat testes: Roles of royal jelly and cod liver oil. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2019; 169:696-706. [PMID: 30500739 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2018.11.082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Revised: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 11/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Food Yellow 4 (FY4) is a lemon-yellow-colored synthetic organic azo dye, which is used widely for imparting pleasant and attractive appearance to foods and cosmetics. The present study aimed at evaluating the possible mechanism underlying the FY4-induced reprotoxicity in rats, and the potential supportive role of royal jelly (RJ) or cod liver oil (CLO), which is a natural remedy with several pharmacological benefits, against induced toxicity. Forty-eight male rats were divided into different groups-the control group, the CLO group (0.4 mL/kg), the RJ group (300 mg/kg), the FY4 group (500 mg/kg b.w.), and the co-treated groups (FY4 + CLO or FY4 + RJ). Semen analysis, serum hormones, and enzyme activities were estimated. Immunohistochemical staining was performed using anti-PCNA, anti-Sox 9, anti-STRA8, anti-DMC1, and anti-ssDNA antibody. The FY4 group exhibited a significant decrease in sperm concentration and motility percentage (%) and a substantial reduction in the TES and LH levels. Testicular LDH, ACP, and SDH were observed to be inhibited. Furthermore, co-localization of DMC1 and ssDNA, which reflected apoptotic induction in the leptotene and zygotene spermatocytes, respectively, was observed to have markedly elevated in the FY4 treated rats, with fewer PCNA-positive and SOX9-positive cells and higher ssDNA-positive cells in the seminiferous epithelium in comparison to the control groups. Interestingly, co-treatment with CLO or RJ exhibited healthy sperms and restored their features, activated the enzyme production, and raised the levels of sexual hormones. In addition, both RJ and CLO restored the features of the testicular tissue as observed under a light microscope, and limited the apoptosis as observed through antibody staining. Collectively, the results of the present study revealed that the co-administration of RJ or CLO with FY4 improved the biochemical, hormonal, and structural aspects of the testicular tissue in rats. Therefore, CLO and RJ may be considered promising agents that would be able to improve the testicular structure and function in the FY4-exposed individuals.
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- Yaser H A Elewa
- Department of Histology and Cytology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt; Laboratory of Anatomy, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Histology and Cytology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Laboratory of Anatomy, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Anatomy, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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Wan ZZ, Chen HG, Lu WQ, Wang YX, Pan A. Metal/metalloid levels in urine and seminal plasma in relation to computer-aided sperm analysis motion parameters. CHEMOSPHERE 2019; 214:791-800. [PMID: 30296767 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2018.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 09/28/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exposure to high levels of metals/metalloids may impair semen quality. Computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA) can be used for kinematic analysis of spermatozoa, which provides additional insights into sperm motion characteristics. OBJECTIVE To explore the associations of urinary and seminal plasma metal/metalloid concentrations with CASA motion parameters and assess the degree of correspondence between the two sample types. METHODS Eighteen metals/metalloids in seminal plasma and repeated urine samples were determined among 746 men recruited from a reproductive center. We assessed their associations with 6 CASA motion parameters [i.e., straight-line velocity (VSL), curvilinear velocity (VCL), average path velocity (VAP), linearity (LIN), straightness (STR) and amplitude head displacement (ALH)] using multivariable linear regression models. RESULTS We found significantly inverse dose-dependent relationships between seminal plasma arsenic (As) and VSL, VCL and VAP, between seminal plasma selenium (Se) and VSL and VAP, between seminal plasma zinc (Zn) and STR and LIN, and between seminal plasma manganese (Mn) and LIN in single-metal models [all false discovery rate (FDR) adjusted P for trend < 0.05]. These dose-response relationships remained statistically significant based on multiple-metal models and restricted cubic spline functions. Metal/metalloid concentrations in urine poorly predicted the same-day seminal plasma concentrations [coefficient of determination (R2) < 0.15]. We didn't find any significant associations between urinary metal/metalloid concentrations and the CASA motion parameters. CONCLUSION Exposure to high levels of As, Se, Mn and Zn may impair sperm motion capacity. Concentrations of metals/metalloids in spot urine samples cannot accurately predict same-day seminal plasma exposure levels.
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- Zhen-Zhen Wan
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China; Key Laboratory of Environment and Health, Ministry of Education & Ministry of Environmental Protection, and State Key Laboratory of Environmental Health (incubating), School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, PR China.
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Askaripour M, Hasanpour A, Hosseini F, Moshrefi M, Moshtaghi G, Hasannejad M, Rajabi S, Nematollahi-Mahani SN. The effect of aqueous extract of Rosa damascena on formaldehyde-induced toxicity in mice testes. PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY 2018; 56:12-17. [PMID: 29231061 PMCID: PMC6130617 DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2017.1413663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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CONTEXT Rosa damascena L. (Rosaceae) (RD) essential oil and extracts are commonly used as a flavour in herbal medicine which increase libido. Previous studies have shown inhalation of RD flower's oil increases libido and causes protective effects in formaldehyde (FA)-induced testicular damage. OBJECTIVE The protective effects of aqueous extract of RD on the male reproductive system of mice were examined following FA-induced damage. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-eight adult NMRI male mice were randomly assigned to six groups (n = 8): control (normal saline, 10 mg/kg); RD40 (40 mg/kg, p.o.); FA treated (10 mg/kg of 10%, i.p.) and FA + RD treated at 10, 20 and 40 mg/kg (FA + RD10), (FA + RD20) and (FA + RD40), respectively, for 40 days. At the end of treatment regimes, serum testosterone (T) level and the reproductive activity, viz. body/organ weights, testicular structure and sperm characteristics were studied. RESULTS Formaldehyde administration significantly decreased serum T level (p < 0.001), testicular weight/volume, tubular diameter and sperm characteristics compared to the control group (p < 0.05). RD (40 mg/kg) administration in FA-treated mice significantly improved serum T level, testicular weight/histological structure, tubular diameter, Leydig cell number and epididymal sperm characteristics in comparison to its lower doses and the control group (p < 0.05). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS We may conclude that RD flower extract can withstand effects of FA in the male reproductive system of mice possibly due to its antioxidative properties.
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- Majid Askaripour
- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Research and Clinical Center for Infertility, Yazd Reproductive Institute, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Science, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Biochemistry, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, School of Pharmacy, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center and Department of Physiology, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- CONTACT Seyed Noureddin Nematollahi-Mahani Department of Anatomy, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Formaldehyde Inhibits Sexual Behavior and Expression of Steroidogenic Enzymes in the Testes of Mice. J Sex Med 2017; 14:1297-1306. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jsxm.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Revised: 08/29/2017] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Khalil SR, Awad A, Ali SA. Melamine and/or formaldehyde exposures affect steroidogenesis via alteration of StAR protein and testosterone synthetic enzyme expression in male mice. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2017; 50:136-144. [PMID: 28183025 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2017.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2016] [Revised: 12/05/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The reproductive effects of melamine and formaldehyde, either alone or in combination, on mature male Swiss mice were investigated. The animals were orally administered melamine (50mg/kg/day), formaldehyde (25mg/kg/day), a mixture of melamine and formaldehyde, or a vehicle control for 65 consecutive days. As a result, the deterioration of sperm characteristics and inhibition of testicular enzyme activity were observed in the melamine- and formaldehyde-exposed groups. In addition, testosterone and luteinizing hormone levels were significantly reduced in the melamine but not in the formaldehyde-exposed group, which correlated with down-regulation of transcription levels of steroidogenic-related genes. Histopathologically, both compounds caused lesions in the testes. However, the co-exposure reduced the induced alterations in spermatogenesis, steroidogenesis, and testicular architecture that were obviously observed in the melamine-exposed group. Consequently, we demonstrated that melamine exhibited more pronounced reproductive impact in comparison with formaldehyde. In addition, formaldehyde was able to substantially temper the melamine -induced reproductive toxic effect.
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- Samah R Khalil
- Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt.
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- Animal Wealth Development Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
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- Histology and Cytology Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt
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Fang J, Li DH, Yu XQ, Lv MQ, Bai LZ, Du LZ, Zhou DX. Formaldehyde exposure inhibits the expression of mammalian target of rapamycin in rat testis. Toxicol Ind Health 2016; 32:1882-1890. [PMID: 26229097 DOI: 10.1177/0748233715592992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Formaldehyde (FA), a ubiquitous environmental pollutant, has long been suspected of causing adverse male reproductive effects. However, the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain elusive. The overall aim of this study is to clarify the role of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) in male reproductive injuries induced by FA exposure, by which we can further understand the molecular mechanism of FA male reproductive toxicity. In this study, immunohistochemistry, Western blotting, and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis were used to detect the expression of mTOR molecule in testicular tissues. We found that FA exposure inhibits the expression of mTOR in a dose-dependent manner. Combined with our earlier finding, we found the decreasing expression of mTOR in testicular tissue were consistent with the changes of testicular structure and autophagy levels. In summary, our data suggested that mTOR molecule might be involved in male reproductive injuries induced by FA exposure.
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- Jing Fang
- 1 Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Affiliated Hospital, Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,2 Department of Pathology, Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,3 Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China
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- 4 Department of Oncology, The People's Hospital of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, China
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- 5 Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Kangfu Hospital of Shaanxi Province, Xi'an, China
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- 2 Department of Pathology, Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,3 Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China
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- 2 Department of Pathology, Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,3 Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China
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- 2 Department of Pathology, Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,3 Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China
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- 2 Department of Pathology, Medical School, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,3 Key Laboratory of Environment and Genes Related to Diseases, Ministry of Education, Xi'an, China
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Yari A, Sarveazad A, Asadi E, Raouf Sarshoori J, Babahajian A, Amini N, Amidi F, Bahadoran H, Joghataei MT, Asadi MH, Shams A. Efficacy of Crocus sativus L. on reduction of cadmium-induced toxicity on spermatogenesis in adult rats. Andrologia 2016; 48:1244-1252. [PMID: 27135275 DOI: 10.1111/and.12568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal element, which probably cause infertility by impairment in spermatogenesis. The present work aimed (i) to study the toxic effect of cadmium on spermatogenesis in rat, as well as (ii) the protective effect of Crocus sativus L. on cadmium-intoxicated rats. Cadmium chloride was administered intraperitoneally during 16 days at intervals of 48 h between subsequent treatments. Crocus sativus L. was pre-treated in both of control and cadmium-injected rats. Animals were sacrificed on day 17 after the first treatment. The left cauda epididymis was removed and immediately immersed into Hank's balanced salt solution for the evaluation of sperm count and viability, and left testis was fixed in 10% formalin for histological evaluation. Following contamination with cadmium, a decrease was observed in the number and viability of cauda epididymis sperm, which were increased by Crocus sativus L. pre-treatment (P < 0.05). In addition, cadmium decreased both cell proliferation and Johnsen Scores in the seminiferous tubules, which were reversed by Crocus sativus pre-treatment (P < 0.05). Furthermore, cadmium-induced decrease in the amount of free serum testosterone as well as an increase in lipid peroxidation activity in the testicular tissue was reversed by Crocus sativus L. (P < 0.05). These findings may support the concept that Crocus sativus L. can improve the cadmium toxicity on spermatogenesis.
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- A Yari
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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- Colorectal Research Center, Rasoule-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Embryology and Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Baqiyatallah (a.s) University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Liver & Digestive Research Center, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
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- Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Baqiyatallah (a.s) University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Baqiyatallah (a.s) University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
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Azizollahi S, Aflatoonian R, Sadighi Gilani MA, Behnam B, Tajik N, Asghari-Jafarabadi M, Asgari HR, Koruji M. Alteration of spermatogenesis following spermatogonial stem cells transplantation in testicular torsion-detorsion mice. J Assist Reprod Genet 2016; 33:771-81. [PMID: 27052833 DOI: 10.1007/s10815-016-0708-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2015] [Accepted: 03/21/2016] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Testicular ischemia is the main consequence of testicular torsion, in both clinical and experimental aspects. Preservation and auto-transplantation of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) could be a new treatment for infertility in testicular ischemia following testicular torsion. METHODS To apply the idea in this study, animals were randomly divided into four groups of control, sham, with torsion, and with torsion followed by transplantation (TT). Isolated SSCs from neonatal mice were cultured and identified by flow cytometry (C-KIT(-), INTEGRIN β1 (+)) and RT-PCR (Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction) for specific spermatogonial cell markers (Oct4, Gfrα-1, Plzf, Vasa, Itgα 6 , and Itgβ 1 ). SSCs were transplanted upon a 2-h testicular torsion in the TT group. Cultured cells were transplanted into ischemia reperfusion testicle 2 weeks post-testicular torsion. Eight weeks after SSCs transplantation, the SSCs-transplanted testes and epididymis were removed for sperm analysis, weight and histopathological evaluation, and pre- and post-meiotic gene expression assessment by qRT-PCR. RESULTS Our findings indicated that all evaluated parameters (epididymal sperm profile, Johnsen score, Plzf, Gfrα-1, Scp-1, Tekt-1 expressions, and histopathological profile) were significantly decreased following testicular torsion (group 3) when compared to the control group (p ≤ 0.05). However, all abovementioned parameters showed a significant increase/improvement in torsion-transplantation group compared to torsion group. However, these parameters in the TT group were significantly lower in the sham and control groups (p ≤ 0.05). CONCLUSION SSCs transplantation could up-regulate the expression of pre- and post-meiotic genes in testicular ischemia, which resulted in improvement of both testicular function and structure after testicular torsion.
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- Saeid Azizollahi
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Endocrinology and Female Infertility, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Andrology, Reproductive Biomedicine Research Center, Royan Institute for Reproductive Biomedicine, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program, NIH, Office of the Director, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.,National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH, Bethesda, MD, 20892, USA.,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Hemmat Highway, P. O. Box 14155-5983, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. .,Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Hemmat Highway, P. O. Box 14155-5983, Tehran, Iran.
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Cd(2+) sensitivity and permeability of a low voltage-activated Ca(2+) channel with CatSper-like selectivity filter. Cell Calcium 2016; 60:41-50. [PMID: 27134080 DOI: 10.1016/j.ceca.2016.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2015] [Revised: 03/21/2016] [Accepted: 03/30/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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CatSper is a sperm-specific Ca(2+) channel that plays an essential role in the male fertility. However, its biophysical properties have been poorly characterized mainly due to its deficient heterologous expression. As other voltage-gated Ca(2+) channels (CaVs), CatSper possesses a conserved Ca(2+)-selective filter motif ([T/S]x[D/E]xW) in the pore region. Interestingly, CatSper conserves four aspartic acids (DDDD) as the negatively charged residues in this motif while high voltage-activated CaVs have four glutamic acids (EEEE) and low voltage-activated CaVs possess two glutamic acids and two aspartic acids (EEDD). Previous studies based on site-directed mutagenesis of L- and T-type channels showed that the number of D seems to have a negative correlation with their cadmium (Cd(2+)) sensitivity. These results suggest that CatSper (DDDD) would have low sensitivity to Cd(2+). To explore Cd(2+)-sensitivity and -permeability of CatSper, we performed two types of experiments: 1) Electrophysiological analysis of heterologously expressed human CaV3.1 channel and three pore mutants (DEDD, EDDD and DDDD), 2) Cd(2+) imaging of human spermatozoa with FluoZin-1. Electrophysiological studies showed a significant increase in Cd(2+) and manganese (Mn(2+)) currents through the CaV3.1 mutants as well as a reduction in the inhibitory effect of Cd(2+) on the Ca(2+) current. In fluorescence imaging with human sperm, we observed an increase in Cd(2+) influx potentiated by progesterone, a potent activator of CatSper. These results support our hypothesis, namely that Cd(2+)-sensitivity and -permeability are related to the absolute number of D in the Ca(2+)-selective filter independently to the type of the Cav channels.
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Tajaddini Mahani S, Behnam B, Abbassi M, Asgari H, Nazmara Z, Shirinbayan P, Joghataei MT, Koruji M. Tsga10 expression correlates with sperm profiles in the adult formalin-exposed mice. Andrologia 2016; 48:1092-1099. [PMID: 26791599 DOI: 10.1111/and.12543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Testis-specific gene antigen10 (Tsga10), as a cytoskeletal protein in the sperm tail, impacts the sperm motility. This study investigates the correlation between sperm profile alterations and Tsga10 gene expression in adult mice exposed to formaldehyde (FA) and then treated with antioxidant effect of manganese (Mn2+ ). In this regard, we examined 35 NMRI adult male mice (6-8 weeks age) in 4 groups of control, sham, FA-exposed and FA+Mn2+ . The mice in FA+Mn2+ group were exposed to FA (10 mg kg-1 twice a day) for 2 weeks and treated with daily Mn2+ administration (5 mg kg-1 ) in the second week prior to sacrificing the mice for testis dissection. The right testis was dissected in each group and subjected to RNA extraction and cDNA syntheses for gene expression analysis by real-time PCR. The findings revealed that FA decreased sperm parameters and Tsga10 expression (52.6 ± 24.37%). However, the injected powerful manganese antioxidant improved sperm profile through overexpression of Tsga10 (121.6 ± 27.13%) under FA-induced stressful condition which proves the correlation between sperm profile and Tsga10 expression (P ≤ 0.05). This study also shows that Tsga10 expression protects sperm dysfunction in FA+Mn2+ group and resulting in better preservation of spermatozoa and improvement of male fertility.
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- S Tajaddini Mahani
- Cellular and Molecular research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Neuro-Rehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Department of Anatomical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Effects of Common Fig (Ficus carica) Leaf Extracts on Sperm Parameters and Testis of Mice Intoxicated with Formaldehyde. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2016; 2016:2539127. [PMID: 26904140 PMCID: PMC4745414 DOI: 10.1155/2016/2539127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2015] [Revised: 12/21/2015] [Accepted: 12/28/2015] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Formaldehyde (FA) is the leading cause of cellular injury and oxidative damage in testis that is one of the main infertility causes. There has been an increasing evidence of herbal remedies use in male infertility treatment. This assay examines the role of Ficus carica (Fc) leaf extracts in sperm parameters and testis of mice intoxicated with FA. Twenty-five adult male mice were randomly divided into control; sham; FA-treated (10 mg/kg twice per day); Fc-treated (200 mg/kg); and FA + Fc-treated groups. Cauda epididymal spermatozoa were analyzed for viability, count, and motility. Testes were weighed and gonadosomatic index (GSI) was calculated. Also, histoarchitecture of seminiferous tubules was assessed in the Haematoxylin and Eosin stained paraffin sections. The findings showed that FA significantly decreased GSI and increased percentage of immotile sperm compared with control group. Disorganized and vacuolated seminiferous epithelium, spermatogenic arrest, and lumen filled with immature germ cells were also observed in the testes. However, Fc leaf extracts improved sperm count, nonprogressive motility of spermatozoa, and GSI in FA-treated testes. Moreover, seminiferous tubule with spermatogenic arrest was rarely seen, indicating that Fc has the positive effects on testis and epididymal sperm parameters exposed with FA.
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Cai Y, Liu T, Fang F, Shen S, Xiong C. Involvement of ICAM-1 in impaired spermatogenesis after busulfan treatment in mice. Andrologia 2015; 48:37-44. [DOI: 10.1111/and.12414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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- Y. Cai
- Family Planning Research Institute; Tongji Medical College; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery; Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University; Wuhan China
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- Family Planning Research Institute; Tongji Medical College; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan China
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- Zhong Shen Bioscience Inc.; Wuhan China
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- Family Planning Research Institute; Tongji Medical College; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan China
- Center for Reproductive Medicine; Tongji Medical College; Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Wuhan China
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