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Reproduction, Fertility and Development

Reproduction, Fertility and Development

Volume 35 Number 7 2023

RD22168Pentoxifylline promotes spermatogenesis via upregulation of the Nrf2-ARE signalling pathway in a mouse model of germ-cell apoptosis induced by testicular torsion–detorsion

Omotosho Dhulqarnain Akanji 0000-0002-1636-4963, Golamreza Hassanzadeh, Mehrnoush Malekzadeh, Nasrin Khanmohammadi, Maryam Khanezad, Ghazaleh Sadeghiani and Tayebeh Rastegar 0000-0002-6515-9974
pp. 423-432
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Testicular torsion is the condition whereby the testis is twisted about the spermatic cord, thus, cutting off blood supply to the testis. It is a painful condition that often leads to infertility. Therefore, in this study, we determined the protective effect of pentoxifylline against testicular damage in the condition of testicular torsion and subsequent detorsion in mouse model. The result of this study showed that pentoxifylline aids the survival of germ cells and prevent testicular apoptosis.

RD23017Platelet-rich plasma and ovarian quiescence: a bovine in vitro model for regeneration of the ovary

Anna Lange-Consiglio 0000-0002-7748-3413, Giulia Gaspari, Pietro Riccaboni, Simone Canesi, Giampaolo Bosi, Daniele Vigo and Fausto Cremonesi
pp. 433-444
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Ovarian quiescence in women and in animals can be due to hormonal deficiency caused by apoptosis of granulosa cells responsible for hormone synthesis. In an alternative to the classical approach with hormonal treatment, regenerative medicine by platelet rich plasma could be a new treatment available. In this study, an in vitro model represented by ovarian slices and granulosa cells treated by platelet rich plasma stimulated granulosa cell proliferation and increased hormone levels. This treatment could improve the reproductive ability of quiescent females. (a) Green apoptotic granulosa cells with membrane budding and red dead granulose cell. (b) Live granulosa cells with defined margins after platelet rich plasma treatment.

RD23006Melatonin improves the ability of spermatozoa to bind with oocytes in the mouse

YaNan Liu, YuSheng Zhang, ZeLin Wang, Zi Teng, Peng Zhu, MeiNa Xie 0000-0002-4055-8987, FuJun Liu 0000-0001-6708-207X and XueXia Liu 0000-0002-1991-4473
pp. 445-457
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Melatonin has antioxidant properties and is a common health supplement. Melatonin usage in physiological state has no reproductive side effects and can promote the ability of sperm to combine with egg. Melatonin may improve sperm function and may be used in the treatment of poor quality sperm by enhancing the expression of sperm adhesion proteins.

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