Background Besides adenine triphosphate (ATP) production for sustaining motility, the
mitochondria of sperm also host other critical cellular functions during germ cell …

Uniparental inheritance of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is an evolutionary trait found in
nearly all eukaryotes. In many species, including humans, the sperm mitochondria are …

In pig production, the optimization of artificial insemination (AI) efficiency significantly relies
on the accurate assessment of semen quality and fertility of boars. Traditional methods such …

Background While it is common to clinically evaluate sperm nuclear DNA fragmentation, less
attention has been given to sperm mitochondrial DNA. Recently, a digital PCR assay has …

The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between mitochondrial
content of commercial frozen-thawed bull spermatozoa and motility. Firstly, mitochondrial …

Background Despite their low abundance in sperm, mitochondria have diverse functions in
this cell type, including energy production, signalling and calcium regulation. In humans …

The current narrative review aims to summarize the relation of mitochondrial content (MC)
and mitochondrial DNA copy number (MDCN) in spermatozoa with sperm penetrability, and …

Elevated sperm mitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNAcn) is associated with damage to
sperm and poorer measures of semen quality. Exposure to cadmium (Cd) can increase …

Maternal inheritance of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a widespread phenomenon in
eukaryotes. Our earlier research indicated that sperm mtDNA is removed prior to fertilization …

Background Mitochondria are essential for sperm motility because they provide the energy
required for the movement. Changes in sperm mtDNA, such as point mutations, large‐scale …