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Environmental Sciences
Fatemeh Fallah, Abasalt Hosseinzadeh Colagar, Hayder Abdulhadi Saleh, Mojtaba Ranjbar
Summary: This study investigated the association between enzymatic factors in semen, polymorphisms (SOD2 rs4880, GPX1 rs1050450, and CAT rs1001179), and male infertility. The results showed that the rs1050450 polymorphism was associated with a reduced risk of male infertility, asthenozoospermia, and teratozoospermia, while the rs4880 polymorphism was associated with an increased risk of male infertility and teratozoospermia.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amani M. T. Gusti, Safaa Y. Qusti, Eida M. Alshammari, Eman A. Toraih, Manal S. Fawzy
Summary: The study investigated the association of 12 SNPs related to antioxidants with obesity susceptibility in a Saudi population. Results suggest that genetic determinants related to oxidative stress could significantly associate with obesity risk in the study population.
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Environmental Sciences
Minerva Najera-Martinez, Anabel Perez-Cruz, Ricardo Dzul-Caamal, Armando Vega-Lopez
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of heavy metals on freshwater phytoplankton communities and their relationships with biomarkers of oxidative stress response. The results from artificial lakes and a natural lake showed different influence patterns.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Zoology
Dilan Ozmen Ozgun, Gonca Alak, Arzu Ucar, Sinan Bilginer, Halise Inci Gul, Mahmut Kocaman, Cem Yamali, Veysel Parlak, Muhammed Atamanalp, Ahmad Maslat, Telat Yanik
Summary: The study demonstrated that exposure to B4 led to significant changes in antioxidant enzyme activities of gill and liver in rainbow trout alevins, as well as alterations in hematological parameters. Further investigation into the potential use of B4 in the aquaculture industry is recommended.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ranjeet R. Kumar, Kavita Dubey, Suneha Goswami, Gyanendra K. Rai, Pradeep K. Rai, Romesh K. Salgotra, Suman Bakshi, Dwijesh Mishra, Gyan P. Mishra, Viswanathan Chinnusamy
Summary: Heat shock transcription factors (HSFs) play a significant role in thermotolerance acclimation. In this study, a putative HSF gene (HSFA2h) was identified and cloned from wheat, and its expression was found to be highest in leaf tissue under heat stress. The transgenic Arabidopsis lines expressing HSFA2h showed improved tolerance to heat stress compared with wild type. The expression of HSFA2h and its target gene (HSP18.2) was abundant in the transgenic Arabidopsis plants under heat stress, and a positive correlation between their expression was observed. The findings suggest that HSFA2h may be a potential target for modulating heat tolerance in wheat and other agriculturally important crops.
Article
Reproductive Biology
Serkan Sayiner, Isfendiyar Darbaz, Osman Ergene, Selim Aslan
Summary: This study aimed to monitor the alterations in antioxidant enzyme activities and metabolic profile parameters in dairy cows during different reproductive stages. Results showed a relationship between blood antioxidant enzymes and metabolic parameters at different periods.
Article
Biology
Jolanta Nawrocka-Rutkowska, Iwona Szydlowska, Katarzyna Jakubowska, Maria Olszewska, Dariusz Chlubek, Aleksandra Ryl, Malgorzata Szczuko, Andrzej Starczewski
Summary: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy in reproductive-age females that is associated with metabolic disorders. This study identified abnormal oxidative stress (OS) parameters in patients with PCOS and found that insulin resistance (IR) may be the main risk factor for exposure to OS in these patients. Additionally, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) plays a crucial role in the development of PCOS.
Article
Horticulture
Faisal Zulfiqar, Anam Moosa, Antonio Ferrante, Muhammad Nafees, Anastasios Darras, Muhammad Mudassir Nazir, Manal Abdullah Alshaqhaa, Fahmy Gad Elsaid
Summary: This study found that the combined application of melatonin and salicylic acid can improve the tolerance of Gladiolus grandiflorus to arsenic toxicity. The combined application had a more pronounced effect in alleviating arsenic-induced oxidative stress in plants compared to individual application.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Cristina Palacin-Martinez, Mercedes Alvarez, Rafael Montes-Garrido, Marta Neila-Montero, Luis Anel-Lopez, Paulino de Paz, Luis Anel, Marta F. Riesco
Summary: Sperm cryopreservation plays a crucial role in optimizing artificial insemination protocols for rams. Previous efforts to improve ram sperm cryopreservation protocols have focused on different methods, such as using different cryoprotectants, antioxidants, or freezing-thawing rates. However, the influence of male sexual regimes on freezeability has not been studied until now. In this study, a multiparametric analysis was conducted to evaluate the quality of cooled and frozen-thawed semen after different sperm collection frequencies. The results showed that semen quality significantly decreased in the groups with zero and ten collections per week compared to the group with four collections per week. Additionally, the apoptosis rate significantly increased in the group with ten collections per week. Enzyme activity related to redox balance, such as glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase, also showed significant decreases in the group with ten collections per week. This study highlights the importance of considering male sexual regimes in alternative strategies for sperm cryopreservation in order to improve frozen-thawed sperm quality.
Article
Plant Sciences
Mamrutha Harohalli Masthigowda, Davinder Sharma, Rinki Khobra, Gopalareddy Krishnappa, Hanif Khan, Sanjay Kumar Singh, Gyanendra Singh, Gyanendra Pratap Singh
Summary: The study found a strong correlation between higher pollen viability and higher grain yield under heat stress conditions in wheat genotypes. Different genotypes also showed significant variations in antioxidant enzymes activity. The identified high pollen viability genotypes could serve as potential resources for trait-based breeding under heat stress in wheat.
FUNCTIONAL PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Dolores Ordonez-Diaz, Mercedes Gil-Campos, Katherine Flores-Rojas, Maria Carmen Munoz-Villanueva, Maria Dolores Mesa, Maria Jose de la Torre-aguilar, Angel Gil, Juan Luis Perez-Navero
Summary: This study demonstrates that prepubertal children with a history of prematurity but without FGR have impaired antioxidant status, particularly in those with EUGR. This could potentially increase the risk of adverse metabolic outcomes later in life.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dwi Ramadhani, Viria Agesti Suvifan, Sofiati Purnami, Nastiti Rahajeng, Yanti Lusiyanti, Septelia Inawati Wanandi, Heri Wibowo, Tomisato Miura, Mukh Syaifudin
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of radon exposure on endogenous antioxidants modulation in a population chronically exposed to high radon levels indoors. Despite no significant differences in SOD and GPX activities between populations, there was a significant positive correlation between the two. Factors such as gender, age, smoking habits, and BMI did not significantly affect SOD and GPX activities. Further studies with larger sample sizes and assessing antioxidant levels in serum are recommended for a more comprehensive analysis.
FREE RADICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yu-Jin Kwon, Da Hyun Park, Ja-Eun Choi, Dasom Lee, Kyung-Won Hong, Ji-Won Lee
Summary: A large-scale genome-wide association study in Korean adults found that interactions between specific genetic variants and certain nutrients may influence the risk of obesity and abdominal obesity.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Joao M. Anghinoni, Paloma T. Birmann, Marcia J. da Rocha, Caroline S. Gomes, Michael J. Davies, Cesar A. Bruening, Lucielli Savegnago, Eder J. Lenardao
Summary: In this review, the synthesis and bioassays of organic selenium compounds with antioxidant activity in the past five years are discussed, presenting the most active compounds in each series.
Article
Plant Sciences
Wajeeha Munawar, Amjad Hameed, Muhammad Khashif Riaz Khan
Summary: Through a series of experiments and analyses, this study revealed differences among cotton genotypes in salt tolerance, such as biomass, physiological adaptation, and antioxidant activity. By selecting genotypes with strong adaptability, cotton salt tolerance can be effectively improved, and the planting area in saline-alkali areas can be expanded.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Cesar Hernandez-Guerrero, Alicia Parra-Carriedo, Diana Ruiz-de-Santiago, Oscar Galicia-Castillo, Mario Buenrostro-Jauregui, Carmen Diaz-Gutierrez
GENES AND NUTRITION
(2018)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Raul Lopez-Arnau, Mario Buenrostro-Jauregui, Jorge Camarasa, David Pubill, Elena Escubedo
NAUNYN-SCHMIEDEBERGS ARCHIVES OF PHARMACOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Neurosciences
L. Duart-Castells, R. Lopez-Arnau, M. Buenrostro-Jauregui, P. Munoz-Villegas, O. Valverde, J. Camarasa, D. Pubill, E. Escubedo
Article
Neurosciences
Yvette M. Gomez-Gomez, Pedro Sanchez-Aparicio, Sara Mejia-Chavez, Fabio Garcia-Garcia, Luz I. Pascual-Mathey, Ulises Aguilera-Reyes, Oscar Galicia, Arturo Venebra-Munoz
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rodrigo Sosa, Pablo Saavedra, Roberto Nino de Rivera, Gustavo Lago, Patsy Moreno, Oscar Galicia-Castillo, Cesar Hernandez-Guerrero, Mario Buenrostro-Jauregui
JOVE-JOURNAL OF VISUALIZED EXPERIMENTS
(2019)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Mario Buenxostro-Jauregui, Alejandro Tapia-de Jesus, Florencia Mata, Michelle Gavia, Oscar Galicia-Castillo, Cesar Hernandez-Guerrero, Luis Miguel Rodriguez-Serrano
JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
P. Leal-Galicia, H. Romo-Parra, L. M. Rodriguez-Serrano, M. Buenrostro-Jauregui
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL NEUROANATOMY
(2019)
Review
Neurosciences
Rodrigo Sosa, Jestls Mata-Luevanos, Mario Buenrostro-Jauregui
Summary: The lateral habenula plays a key role in learning to inhibit responses to specific stimuli and is involved in suppressing midbrain dopaminergic signaling. Recent studies have identified various ways in which the LHb achieves this effect and reveal its complex nature. Further research is needed to understand how these mechanisms relate to other brain structures.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Citlalli Netzahualcoyotzi, Luis Miguel Rodriguez-Serrano, Maria Elena Chavez-Hernandez, Mario Humberto Buenrostro-Jauregui
Summary: The endocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in regulating behavior and neuroplasticity, particularly during the adolescent-young adulthood phase. Maintaining balance in this system is important for proper neurogenesis and behavioral outcomes. Disruption of the ECS may lead to significant modifications in the genesis of new neurons and subsequent behavioral changes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Perla Leal-Galicia, Maria Elena Chavez-Hernandez, Florencia Mata, Jesus Mata-Luevanos, Luis Miguel Rodriguez-Serrano, Alejandro Tapia-de-Jesus, Mario Humberto Buenrostro-Jauregui
Summary: The generation of new neurons in the adult brain is a well-accepted phenomenon that mainly occurs in the subventricular zone and the hippocampal dentate gyrus. These new neurons are generated through an asymmetric division process and contribute to the local circuitry with their unique properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)