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Polymorphisms of androgens-related genes and idiopathic male infertility in Turkish men
(Wiley, 2021)
Androgens, testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) are endocrine regulators of
spermatogenesis and act via androgen receptor (AR). The aim of this study was to investigate the association(s) of AR (CAG repeat length), ...
Effect of maternal cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption during pregnancy on birth weight and cardiometabolic risk factors in infants, children and adolescents: A systematic review protocol
(BMC, 2022)
Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption
during pregnancy are particularly prevalent in low
socioeconomic status populations, with an adverse
association with birth outcomes and cardiometabolic
risk factors. However, ...
Oxidative stress: A comprehensive review of biochemical, molecular, and genetic aspects in the pathogenesis and management of varicocele
(Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology, 2021)
Sperm vitality testing is a basic semen examination that has been described in the World Health Organization (WHO) Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen from its primary edition, 40 years ago. ...
Interventions to reduce pesticide exposure from the agricultural sector in Africa: A workshop report
(MDPI, 2022)
Despite the fact that several cases of unsafe pesticide use among farmers in different parts
of Africa have been documented, there is limited evidence regarding which specific interventions are
effective in reducing ...
The flexible, extended coil of the pdz-binding motif of the three deadly human coronavirus e proteins plays a role in pathogenicity
(MDPI, 2022)
The less virulent human (h) coronaviruses (CoVs) 229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1 cause
mild, self-limiting respiratory tract infections, while the more virulent SARS-CoV-1, MERS-CoV, and
SARS-CoV-2 have caused severe outbreaks. ...
Cost of Traditional Herbal Medicines for Noncommunicable Diseases in Rural and Urban Communities in South Africa
(Elsevier Inc., 2022)
Objectives: This study assessed traditional herbal medicine (THM) and conventional medicine (CM) utilization among par- participants with a noncommunicable diseases in South Africa.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of the ...
The Ism between endothelial cilia and endothelial nanotubules is an evolving concept in the genesis of the BBB
(MDPI, 2022)
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is fundamental in maintaining central nervous system (CNS)
homeostasis by regulating the chemical environment of the underlying brain parenchyma. Brain
endothelial cells (BECs) constitute ...
Oxidative stress and assisted reproduction: A comprehensive review of its pathophysiological role and strategies for optimizing embryo culture environment
(MDPI, 2022)
Oxidative stress (OS) due to an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and
antioxidants has been established as an important factor that can negatively affect the outcomes
of assisted reproductive techniques ...
Morphometric and structural analysis of Florida manateespermatozoa
(Wiley, 2022)
Sperm characteristics, such as sperm morphology and sperm morphometry areimportant in assessing sperm quality. This is especially important for the man-agement and conservation of endangered and exotic species, like the ...
Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Bersama engleriana fruits extracts and their potential inhibitory effect on resistant bacteria
(MDPI, 2022)
The absence of novel, safe, and effective bactericide is an urgent concern worldwide and
remains a challenge in scientific communities. The unique proprieties of silver nanoparticles (SNPs)
synthesized from plant extracts ...