Oxidative Stress in Diagnosis and Treatment of Idiopathic Male Infertility
Authors:
I. Oborná 1; H. Fingerová 1; J. Novotný 2; M. Svobodová 1; J. Březinová 1; J. Vostálová 3; J. Hansmanová 1; J. Horáková 1; M. Lamačová 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika LF UP a FN Olomouc, přednosta prof. MUDr. M. Kudela, CSc.
1; Ústav biologie LF UP Olomouc, přednosta doc. RNDr. V. Divoký, Ph. D.
2; Ústav lékařské chemie a biochemie LF UP Olomouc, přednostka prof. RNDr. J. Ulrichová, CSc.
3
Published in:
Ceska Gynekol 2008; 73(6): 356-360
Overview
Objective:
To summarize available data concerning reactive oxygen species in sperm physiology and male infertility.
Design:
Review article.
Setting:
Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University and University Hospital Olomouc.
Methods:
Compilation of published data from scientific literature.
Conclusions:
The article describes the importance of reactive oxygen species and their role in male reproductive health.
Key words:
oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species, idiopathic male infertility, antioxidants.
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