Natural products as protective agents for male fertility

RVL Martins, AMS Silva, AP Duarte, S Socorro… - BioChem, 2021 - mdpi.com
The male reproductive system is highly susceptible to noxious influences, such as oxidative
stress, inflammation, drugs, and even diseases that can induce germ cell damage and …

The Synergetic Effect of Egyptian Portulaca oleracea L. (Purslane) and Cichorium intybus L. (Chicory) Extracts against Glucocorticoid-Induced Testicular Toxicity in …

SR Saleh, A Manaa, E Sheta, DA Ghareeb… - Antioxidants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Long-term glucocorticoids can alter sperm motility, vitality, or morphology, disrupting male
reproductive function. This study scrutinized the synergistic benefits of two Egyptian plants …

Effects of pharmacological doses of niacin on subacute glucocorticoid‐induced testicular damage in rats

E Azimi Zangabad, T Shomali… - Pharmacology …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Glucocorticoid excess adversely affects male reproduction. This study evaluates effects of
pharmacological doses of niacin on testicular structure and function in dexamethasone …

Effect of digestion on the phenolic content and antioxidant activity of celery leaf and the antioxidant mechanism via Nrf2/HO‐1 signaling pathways against …

L Han, X Gao, T Xia, X Zhang, X Li… - Journal of food …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
The effect of digestion on the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of celery leaf
were performed. In this work, 13 phenolic chemicals were discriminated by HPLC‐MS, and …

Renal protective effects of grape seed extract treatment against Eltroxin-induced hyperthyroidism, kidney damage, and oxidative stress in male mice

T Albrahim, A Robert - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2020 - Springer
The present study aimed to investigate the influence of grape seed extract (GSE) in renal
toxicity, oxidative stress, and Bcl-2 expressions in Eltroxin-induced hyperthyroidism to male …

N-(3-Methozybenzyl)-(9 Z, 12 Z, 15 Z)-octadecatrienamide from maca (Lepidium meyenii Walp.) ameliorates corticosterone-induced testicular toxicity in rats

Z Yu, H Liu, D Li, X Chen, M Ao, W Jin, L Yu - Food & function, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
This study investigated the protective effects of maca ethanol extract (EEM) and N-(3-
methozybenzyl)-(9Z, 12Z, 15Z)-octadecatrienamide (M 18: 3) on corticosterone (CORT) …

A Protein from Dioscorea polystachya (Chinese Yam) Improves Hydrocortisone‐Induced Testicular Dysfunction by Alleviating Leydig Cell Injury via Upregulation of …

S Yu, B Han, X Xing, Y Li, D Zhao… - … Medicine and Cellular …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Leydig cell injury has been described as a primary driver of testicular dysfunction and is
affected by oxidative stress. Dioscorea polystachya (Chinese yam) is used to improve …

Dehydrozingerone ameliorates arsenic-induced reproductive toxicity in male Wistar rats

A Choudhary, R Pandey, D Rathod… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Arsenic (As3+), a significant environmental pollutant that has garnered global
attention, is widely recognized for its adverse effects on reproductive health. This study …

Alternation of resting-state functional connectivity between visual cortex and hypothalamus in guinea pigs with experimental glucocorticoid enhanced myopia after the …

T Zhang, Q Jiang, F Xu, R Zhang, D Liu… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Excessive glucocorticoids (GC) may lead to the aggravation of several basic diseases
including myopia, due to plasma hormone imbalances associated with the hypothalamic …

Physiological roles of propolis and red ginseng nanoplatforms in alleviating dexamethasone-induced male reproductive challenges in a rat model

RLA Aziz, A Abdel-Wahab, ARH Abdel-Razik… - Molecular Biology …, 2024 - Springer
Background Red ginseng and propolis are well-known antioxidants that have been related
to a reduction in oxidative stress. Objective This study evaluated the efficiency of red …