Mitochondria are structurally and functionally distinct organelles that produce adenosine
triphosphate (ATP) through oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), to provide energy to …

Male infertility is a widely debated issue that affects males globally. There are several
mechanisms involved. Oxidative stress is accepted to be the main contributing factor, with …

A proper dialogue between spermatozoa and the egg is essential for conception of a new
individual in sexually reproducing animals. Ca2+ is crucial in orchestrating this unique event …

In addition to the paternal genome, spermatozoa carry several intrinsic factors, including
organelles (eg, centrioles and mitochondria) and molecules (eg, proteins and RNAs), which …

Male fertility is the ability of sperm to fertilize the egg and sustain embryo development.
Several factors determine the fertilizing capacity of mammalian sperm, including those …

The use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) in modern cattle breeding is an
important tool for improving the production of dairy and beef cattle. A frequently employed …

Abstract Background Small RNAs present in bovine ejaculate can be linked to sperm
abnormalities and fertility disorders. At present, quality parameters routinely used in semen …

Background Infertility in dairy cattle is a concern where reduced fertilization rates and high
embryonic loss are contributing factors. Studies of the paternal contribution to reproductive …

Metabolites play essential roles in biological systems, but detailed identities and
significance of the seminal plasma metabolome related to bull fertility are still unknown. The …

During fertilization, spermatozoa make essential contributions to embryo development by
providing oocyte activating factors, centrosomal components, and paternal chromosomes …