Article
Cell Biology
Anais Vitorino Carvalho, Laura Soler, Aurore Thelie, Isabelle Grasseau, Luiz Cordeiro, Daniel Tomas, Ana-Paula Teixeira-Gomes, Valerie Labas, Elisabeth Blesblois
Summary: Using two complementary proteomic methods, this study identified 57 differentially abundant proteins in fertile and subfertile rooster sperm. These proteins are involved in various molecular pathways such as flagellum integrity and movement, mitochondrial functions, sperm maturation, storage in female tract, and oocyte-sperm interaction. The data provides new insights into the complexity of male fertility in chickens and suggests the use of a combination of markers for predicting male fertility.
FRONTIERS IN CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mustafa Hitit, Mehmet Ozbek, Serife Ayaz-Guner, Huseyin Guner, Merve Oztug, Mustafa Bodu, Mesut Kirbas, Bulent Bulbul, Mustafa Numan Bucak, Mehmet Bozkurt Ataman, Erdogan Memili, Abdullah Kaya
Summary: This study compared the proteomic profiles of ram sperm with contrasting fertility phenotypes, suggesting potential protein markers for evaluation of semen quality and estimation of ram sperm fertilizing capacity. The differential abundances of sperm proteins between high and low-fertility rams indicate functional implications of the sperm proteome on male fertility.
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Bruno Garcia Montagnini, Simone Forcato, Karine Vandressa Pernoncine, Mariana Cunha Monteiro, Marina Rangel Ferro Pereira, Nathalia Orlandini Costa, Estefania Gastadello Moreira, Janete Aparecida Anselmo-Franci, Daniela Cristina Ceccatto Gerardin
Summary: The study found that TCS may act as an endocrine disruptor for the reproductive system. Exposure to TCS was shown to decrease sperm viability and motility, potentially related to the programming of reproductive cells during fetal/neonatal development.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Gong, Bunshi Fugetsu, Wei Mao, Adavan Kiliyankil Vipin, Ichiro Sakata, Lei Su, Xueji Zhang, Morinobu Endo
Summary: In this study, the cathode electrochemistry of Zn/ZnSO4/MnO2 batteries was investigated, and birnessite was identified as the key compound. The discharge and recharge processes were revealed, and the use of birnessite/3D-SWCNT-networks as cathodes improved the cycling numbers and capacity retention.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Reproductive Biology
Yuanyou Li, Shaoyu Qin, Wenfei Cui, Fan Zhao, Meiling He, Zhongliang Jiang
Summary: This article summarizes the enhanced effect of adding zinc as an antioxidant on the quality of frozen-thawed sperm, the molecular mechanism of zinc in semen cryopreservation, and the potential role of zinc nanoparticles in improving cryopreservation effectiveness.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seun Funmilola Akomolafe, Babatunde Aina, Jumoke Bajulaye, Iyadunni Ogundare, Damola Olulade, Rebecca Adeniji, Faith Fatuase, Ayomide Olojo-Kosoko, Oboh Ganiyu, Nnaemeka Tobechukwu Asogwa
Summary: The combination of cashew nut supplemented diet and clomiphene citrate significantly improved testosterone levels, epididymal sperm count, viability, and motility in male rats. It also increased antioxidant capacity and decreased reactive oxygen species levels without observable histopathologic changes in the testes. This finding supports the potential use of cashew nut and clomiphene citrate combination therapy for male infertility.
BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Yanlin Dai, Lihui Sun, Shanshan Han, Shanshan Xu, Long Wang, Ying Ding
Summary: Tripterygium glycoside tablet (TGT), a commonly used immunosuppressant, has reproductive toxicity that limits its use in pediatric immune diseases. This study investigated the molecular mechanism behind TGT's reproductive toxicity using animal experiments and proteomics analyses. The results suggest that TGT induces reproductive toxicity by inhibiting the PI3K-Akt pathway.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Saizhen Jin, Pengyu Zhang, Leming Ou
Summary: Zinc sulfate can effectively depress talc flotation, especially with selectivity when pH is greater than 7.5. ZnSO4 can alter the surface properties of talc and interact with Mg2+ ions on talc surfaces to form precipitates.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Bingbing Chen, Shengnan Wang, Briauna Marie Inglis, Hao Ding, Angbaji Suo, Shuai Qiu, Yanchao Duan, Xi Li, Shanshan Li, Wendell Q. Sun, Wei Si
Summary: The study found that there were significant differences in sperm motility and MMP between the AFP-treated sperm sample and the non-treated sample. Proteomic analysis indicated that the addition of AFP III in the sperm freezing medium stabilized cellular molecular functions and biological processes to some extent. Further research is needed to explore the molecular mechanism by which AFP III interacts with sperm proteins for cellular protection against cryoinjuries.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Haoran Xu, Tian Wang, Sivasankar Koppala, Jue Hu, Shaobin Ma, Wenlong Miao, Thiquynhxuan Le, Libo Zhang
Summary: Yellow ammonium sulfate, a by-product of flue gas desulfurization, has a lower product quality due to sulfur impurity. By replacing concentrated sulfuric acid with ammonium persulfate as an oxidant, the abnormal chromaticity of ammonium sulfate can be solved, resulting in a white and uniform ammonium sulfate product with high removal rates of thiosulfate and sulfite.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cankiz Mina Ardic, Sinem Ilgin, Merve Baysal, A. Burak Karaduman, Volkan Kilic, Gozde Aydogan-Kilic, Seyda Ucarcan, Ozlem Atli-Eklioglu
Summary: The research revealed that olanzapine had toxic effects on the reproductive system of rats, causing abnormalities in testicular structure, decreased normal sperm morphology, alterations in hormone levels, and oxidative stress in the testis.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zwe-Ling Kong, Athira Johnson, Tzu-Ling Ting, Po-Jen Cheng, Chien-Feng Mao
Summary: This study found that Echinacea purpurea ethanol extract can increase antioxidant enzymes levels, decrease lipid peroxidation, blood glucose levels, nitric oxide production, IL-6 levels, and TNF-alpha levels in obese rats, as well as improve sperm parameters and protein expressions related to reproductive health and inflammation.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Andrology
Gajraj Singh Verma, Naresh Kumar Nirmal, Placheril J. John
Summary: This study demonstrates that long-term exposure to iron oxide nanoparticles (IONP) has adverse effects on sperm quality and fertility in adult rats, but these effects can be reversed when exposure is withdrawn.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Izadpanah Gheitasi, Amir Hossein Doustimotlagh, Esmaeel Panahi Kokhdan, Ghaidafeh Akbari, Mehrzad Jafari Barmak
Summary: This study investigated the effects of liver ischemia/reperfusion on oxidative stress parameters, biochemical factors, and histopathological alterations in rats' kidneys, as well as the role of zinc sulfate on these parameters. The results showed that zinc sulfate significantly reduced liver and kidney function levels, increased antioxidant enzyme activity and nitric oxide levels, and decreased malondialdehyde levels in renal tissue. Furthermore, zinc sulfate alleviated histopathological alterations in the liver and kidneys after ischemia/reperfusion.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhipei Zhong, Jinye Li, Lanyan Li, Xiaoyi Xi, Zhigao Luo, Guozhao Fang, Shuquan Liang, Xianyou Wang
Summary: This study proposes an efficient dissolution/deposition chemistry utilizing anionic groups interference in the electrolyte to enhance the specific capacity of zinc-manganese batteries at low current density. The reaction mechanism involves a dissolution-deposition process coupled with Zn2+/H+-insertion/extraction. The capacity provided by the dissolution/deposition process is evaluated semi-quantitatively. These findings offer new insights into artificially manipulating the structural evolution and electrochemical processes of Mn-based cathodes, and pave the way for advanced zinc-manganese battery design.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Andrology
Jing Ma, Ruiyu Han, Bo Sun, Jiajie Lin, Peipei Deng, Shusong Wang, Shaoguang Sun
Summary: This study identified 39 differentially expressed miRNAs in testicular tissues of rats with hyperuricaemia-induced male infertility. These miRNAs could shed light on the mechanism of hyperuricaemia-induced male infertility.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jing Ma, Ruiyu Han, Tong Cui, Chaoju Yang, Shusong Wang
Summary: This study found that hyperuricemia may have a negative impact on semen quality in men, leading to a decrease in sperm count and semen volume, as well as changes in hormone levels.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bo Sun, Jing Ma, Liger Te, Xin Zuo, Junsheng Liu, Yuejia Li, Jiajie Bi, Shusong Wang
Summary: Zinc deficiency has detrimental effects on reproductive function in male mice, characterized by testicular structural disorders and decreased semen quality. However, these damages are reversible with the supplementation of a zinc-normal diet.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Peipei Deng, Xiaoke Han, Jing Ma, Xin Huang, Bo Sun, Yasong Geng, Bo Zheng, Shusong Wang
Summary: This study found a significant association between SNPs of SLC30A and SLC39A genes and seminal plasma zinc concentration, as well as a significant association between 14 SNPs and total zinc per ejaculate. Furthermore, it was observed that seminal plasma zinc concentration and total zinc per ejaculate significantly decreased when specific SNPs were homozygous genotypes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Ma, Jiajie Bi, Bo Sun, Huanhuan Li, Yuejia Li, Shusong Wang
Summary: This study aimed to identify differentially expressed LncRNAs in the testis tissue of male rats induced by a high-fat diet and their changes after zinc supplementation. The researchers constructed a high-fat feeding rat model, supplemented them with zinc, and observed the expression of LncRNA in three groups: normal, high-fat fed, and zinc-intervened rats. Experimental findings showed that the semen parameters of male rats fed a high-fat diet decreased but recovered after zinc supplementation, along with changes in related LncRNA expression. Zinc may improve the high-fat diet-induced reduction of semen parameters by altering the expression of related LncRNA.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Liger Te, Junsheng Liu, Jing Ma, Shusong Wang
Summary: Zinc is a crucial trace element that plays a vital role in the normal functioning of living organisms. In males, zinc is involved in various biological processes, with one important function being the regulation of hormones such as testosterone. This review analyzed studies on the effects of dietary zinc deficiency and zinc supplementation on serum testosterone levels. The findings suggest that zinc deficiency reduces testosterone levels, while zinc supplementation improves testosterone levels, with the degree of effect dependent on various factors.
JOURNAL OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biology
Tiecheng Sun, Lingli Song, Jing Ma, Hong Yu, Shanjie Zhou, Shusong Wang, Li Tian
Article
Biology
Tiecheng Sun, Luyang Cheng, Jing Ma, Shanjie Zhou, Yandong Zhang, Wendi Zhou, Shoulong Deng, Shusong Wang, Tian Li
