Trace and essential elements as vital components to improve the performance of the male reproductive system : Implications in cell signaling pathways

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Successful male fertilization requires the main processes such as normal spermatogenesis, sperm capacitation, hyperactivation, and acrosome reaction. The progress of these processes depends on some endogenous and exogenous factors. So, the optimal level of ions and essential and rare elements such as selenium, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, calcium, and so on in various types of cells of the reproductive system could affect conception and male fertility rates. The function of trace elements in the male reproductive system could be exerted through some cellular and molecular processes, such as the management of active oxygen species, involvement in the action of membrane channels, regulation of enzyme activity, regulation of gene expression and hormone levels, and modulation of signaling cascades. In this review, we aim to summarize the available evidence on the role of trace elements in improving male reproductive performance. Also, special attention is paid to the cellular aspects and the involved molecular signaling cascades.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:83

Enthalten in:

Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) - 83(2024) vom: 15. März, Seite 127403

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Morabbi, Ali [VerfasserIn]
Karimian, Mohammad [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Cell signaling pathways
Journal Article
Male reproductive system
Review
Sperm
Trace Elements
Trace elements

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Date Completed 18.03.2024

Date Revised 18.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jtemb.2024.127403

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368300633