The relationship between methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase c.677TT genotype and oligozoospermia in infertile male patients living in the Trakya region of Turkey.

abstract：:Chronic inflammatory conditions of the genital tract are still unsatisfactorily recognised in the workup of male infertility due to inappropriate definitions and inconsistent diagnostic criteria. The most popular term used for description of both, infections and inflammation in the genital tract is MAGI (male accessor...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Haidl G,Haidl F,Allam JP,Schuppe HC

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In fertile men, the majority of epididymal spermatozoa acquire the potential to fertilize (assessed with sperm function assays) on passage into the corpus and cauda regions of the epididymis. Although secretions of the epididymal epithelium are clearly important for sperm maturation and survival, their role in this pr...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Moore HD

更新日期：1998-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Penile amputation is an uncommon condition for which immediate surgical replantation is warranted. This work aimed to represent intervention and management for an amputated penis by replantation and reconstruction. A 23-year-old man presented with traumatic penile amputation for 2 h where the penile proximal part was ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Salem HK,Mostafa T

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies assessing the efficacy of intralesional verapamil injection in the treatment of Peyronie's disease have yielded mixed results. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to systematise the existing literature on the efficacy of intralesional verapamil injection when used in the treatment of Peyronie's disease. The t...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Sadagopan A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiotensin converting enzyme (EC 3.4.15.1) from bovine seminal plasma was shown to exist in two distinct forms. A lower molecular weight form of the enzyme having higher activity was purified to homogeneity. Final recovery of the enzyme was 18.37%. The apparent molecular weight of the enzyme was estimated to be 1.99 ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Sharma M,Singh US

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acrosome is a secretory vesicle located in the sperm head. The acrosome reaction consists in the fusion of the sperm plasma membrane with the external acrosomal membrane. It has been observed that this reaction does not take place in spermatozoa incubated in cervical mucus, hydrogel that contains high concentratio...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Vigil P,Toro A,Godoy A

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Efficacy and safety of testosterone gel 2% (TG) were evaluated in two phase 3, open-labelled, single-arm, multicentre studies (000023 and extension study 000077). Hypogonadal men having serum testosterone levels <300 ng/dl at two consecutive measurements were included. Study duration was 9 months (000023: 3 months; 00...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Belkoff L,Brock G,Carrara D,Neijber A,Ando M,Mitchel J

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated platelet levels have been postulated to be associated with cardiovascular diseases, conditions closely linked to erectile dysfunction (ED). The current systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to assess the platelet indices, which including platelet count (PLT), mean platelet volume (MPV) and platele...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Yang G,Muzepper M

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fenitrothion (FNT) is a widely used organophosphorus pesticide in agriculture. Quercetin (QR), a plant-derived flavonoid, has a free radical scavenging property. This study investigated the protective effect of QR on FNT-induced testicular toxicity in rats. Twenty-four male rats were divided into four groups. Group I ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Saber TM,Abd El-Aziz RM,Ali HA

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis functionality on a bodybuilding competitioner before, during and after the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids. A young healthy man was followed up for 4 months. The subject reported his drug administration protocol through periodic intervie...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Vilar Neto JO,da Silva CA,Lima AB,Caminha JSR,Pinto DV,Alves FR,Araújo JS,Daher EF

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA specific fluorochrome (Hoechst 33342 and 33258) as non-toxic stains, have been widely used to measure cell density and proliferation, detect sperm-egg fusion, and observe the development of pre-implantation embryos. It has been reported that Hoechst 33342 at a concentration of 10 micrograms ml-1 had significant in...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Yelian FD,Dukelow WR

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leptin is a 167-amino acid protein that stimulates gonadotrophin-releasing hormone secretion and exerts indirect effects on the gonads via neuropeptide Y, NPY. Recent research has suggested that leptin may also have an effect on testosterone secretion. To investigate the role of leptin in reproduction, leptin in testi...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Glander HJ,Lammert A,Paasch U,Glasow A,Kratzsch J

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The numbers of Sertoli and pre-meiotic germ cells in the developing rabbit testis were investigated as an initial step in determining the physiological meaning of the control of cell number in the testis by apoptosis. Sections were stained immunohistochemically for the detection of apoptotic cells and counterstained w...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Hayashi T,Kageyama Y,Ishizaka K,Kihara K,Oshima H

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our laboratory has previously reported significantly low levels of protamine (PRM) gene expression in infertile men. This drop was correlated with a low pregnancy rate, suggesting that PRMs may be useful as predictive factors for the outcome of testicular sperm extraction and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (TESE-ICS...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Mitchell V,Lefebvre-Khalil V,Thomas P,Rigot JM,Steger K

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The function of the epididymis and of the sex accessory glands have been investigated in a selected group of varicocele patients with normal sperm count. In the seminal plasma of these patients free-L-carnitine, fructose and zinc levels were determined as functional markers respectively of epididymis, seminal vesicles...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Andó S,Carpino A,Buffone M,Maggiolini M,Sisci D

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyorchidism is a rare congenital anomaly. Approximately 100 cases have been published to date. We report a case of triorchidism in a 20-year-old man who presented to us with inguinal hernia. There is more than 30% incidence of histological abnormalities in polyorchid testes and 4-7% present with malignancy. The mana...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Nayak SP,Sreejayan MP

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sexual dysfunction is more prevalent in psychotic patients than in the nonpsychotic population. The objective of this study was to identify correlations between serum prolactin levels, testosterone levels and erectile dysfunction in patients with first-episode psychosis (n = 40) compared to age-matched healthy control...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Gaber HD,El-Beeh KAM,Abd Al-Naser FAW,Hosny A

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sperm cell plasma membrane and the outer acrosomal membrane fuse profusely during the acrosome reaction. The process is triggered by extracellular signals that elicit several intracellular events leading ultimately to membrane fusion. We have developed a streptolysin O permeabilizing protocol that selectively affects ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Díaz A,Domínguez L,Fornés MW,Burgos MH,Mayorga LS

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prostate is the seat of three major causes of morbidity: benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer and prostatitis, three conditions in which inflammation has been implicated. A state of inflammation of the prostate gland, originally incited by an infection, an autoimmune response, a neurogenic stimulus or ano...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Motrich RD,Salazar FC,Breser ML,Mackern-Oberti JP,Godoy GJ,Olivera C,Paira DA,Rivero VE

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the synchronization between a periodic vibration and flashing light, we designed a device to determine the flagellar beating frequency of human sperm. The head of a spermatozoon was either held by the tip of a micropipette operated with a micromanipulator or adhered by itself on the surface of a glass slide w...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Chen CS,Chao HT,Leng CH,Pan RL,Wei YH

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Pterorhachis zenkeri (Meliaceae) on sex organ growth in immature male rats and, oxidative stress and apoptosis markers in CCL-97 (R2C) Leydig cells. For the in vivo studies, 70 immature male Wistar rats (n = 10/group) were treated for 2 or 4 weeks with: distilled wa...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Bonsou Fozin GR,Deeh Defo PB,Wankeu-Nya M,Ngadjui E,Kamanyi A,Watcho P

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Male rats ten days of age were divided in three groups: a) hemicastrated, b) sham operated and c) control. They were daily sacrificed between 30 and 50 days of age. Wet weight and dry weight were determined in testis, seminal vesicles and epididymis. The concentration of spermatozoa was measured in testis and caput ep...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Santolaya RC,Burgos MH

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statins are lipid-lowering medications widely used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Biochemically, they act by decreasing synthesis of cholesterol via inhibiting 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase. Since 1992, various research studies have investigated the effect of statins on semen quality...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Banihani SA

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis and the regulation of prolactin secretion were investigated in eleven male renal transplant recipients. Mean serum levels of testosterone and estrone were normal, whereas those of androstenedione and estradiol were low. Mean basal luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were slightly...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： De Besi L,Serafini E,Gasparotto ML,Mastrogiacomo I

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have found that the ratio of estradiol to testosterone (E2/T ratio) has a negative effect on sexual function, but the relationship between the E2/T ratio and erection of the penis is not clarified. We conducted a retrospective study of 183 patients with erectile dysfunction and 52 healthy men to inves...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Pan D,Xu ZH,Gao Q,Li M,Guan Y,Zhao ST

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nerve growth factor (NGF), which is required for the survival and differentiation of the nervous system, has been proved to play important roles in male reproductive physiology. Several studies have focused on the roles of NGF in the testes. However, no study has reported on the mechanism of paracrine and autocrine ac...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Jiang YW,Zhao Y,Chen SX,Chen L,Li CJ,Zhou X

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sex hormones have been proposed as a possible risk factor for the development and growth of meningiomas. Hormonal therapy plays a fundamental role in the treatment of male-to-female transgenders and needs to be continued after sex reassignment surgery. Usually, this treatment leads to no adverse events; however, its i...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Ter Wengel PV,Martin E,Gooren L,Den Heijer M,Peerdeman SM

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leydig cell function, as judged from testosterone concentrations in plasma and in testicular tissue after LH stimulation, was tested in adult rat testes 4 days after brief exposure of the scrotum to 33 degrees and 43 degrees C, respectively. There was no significant difference in basal plasma testosterone concentratio...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Damber JE,Bergh A,Janson PO

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To explore the correlation between SERT expression and sexual activities and seek the possible mechanism of SERT in regulating ejaculations, we analysed the sexual activities and biochemical characteristics of five measured neural regions in three rat genotypes (SERT-/- , SERT+/- and SERT+/+ ). The results showed the ...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Geng H,Peng D,Huang Y,Tang D,Gao J,Zhang Y,Zhang X

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was conducted to evaluate in vitro and in vivo antiproliferative potential of the Cameroonian propolis and to elucidate its underlying mechanism. In vitro, ethanol-extracted propolis (EEP) was tested on cell growth, cell proliferation, cell cycle, cell death mechanism and cell migration. The cell cyc...

journal_title：Andrologia

authors： Zingue S,Maxeiner S,Rutz J,Ndinteh DT,Chun FK,Fohouo FT,Njamen D,Blaheta RA

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00