Male infertility is a commonly encountered pathology that is estimated to be a contributory
factor in approximately 50% of couples seeking recourse to assisted reproductive …

Spermatozoa acquire fertilization potential during passage through a highly specialized
region of the extratesticular ductal system known as the epididymis. In the absence of de …

Background and objective Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third
leading cause of illness and death worldwide. Current treatments aim to control symptoms …

Paternal experiences and exposures before conception can influence fetal development
and offspring phenotype. The composition of seminal plasma contributes to paternal …

The perinuclear theca (PT) is a highly condensed, largely insoluble protein structure that
surrounds the nucleus of eutherian spermatozoa. Recent reports have indicated that the PT …

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most common and aggressive form of acute leukemia,
with a 5-year survival rate of just 24%. Over a third of all AML patients harbor activating …

The seminal vesicles are male accessory sex glands that contribute the major portion of the
seminal plasma in which mammalian spermatozoa are bathed during ejaculation. In …

Acrylamide (ACR) is an important chemical raw material for wastewater treatment, paper
industry and textile industry, which is widely exposed from occupational, environmental and …

Stallions experience transient fluctuations in fertility throughout the breeding season.
Considering pregnancy diagnoses cannot be ascertained until~ 14 days postbreeding, the …

Seminal plasma (SP) accounts for more than 90% of semen volume. It induces inflammation,
regulates immune tolerance, and facilitates embryonic development and implantation in the …