Search Results - "Akhigbe, Roland Eghoghosoa"
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Codeine-induced sperm DNA damage is mediated predominantly by oxidative stress rather than apoptosis
Published in Redox report : communications in free radical research (01-01-2020)“…Background: Opioids have been implicated to induce infertility. Although codeine remains the most used opioid for recreational purpose, no study has documented…”
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Psychoactive drugs and male fertility: impacts and mechanisms
Published in Reproductive biology and endocrinology (28-07-2023)“…Although psychoactive drugs have their therapeutic values, they have been implicated in the pathogenesis of male infertility. This study highlights…”
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Restoration of Hepatic and Intestinal Integrity by Phyllanthus amarus Is Dependent on Bax/Caspase 3 Modulation in Intestinal Ischemia-/Reperfusion-Induced Injury
Published in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (09-08-2022)“…Ethnopharmacological relevance: Oxidative stress is a key player in intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury (IIRI) with a tendency to trigger systemic…”
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L-Arginine reverses maternal and pre-pubertal codeine exposure-induced sexual dysfunction via upregulation of androgen receptor gene and NO/cGMP signaling
Published in PloS one (13-09-2022)“…Background Although codeine has been reported to enhance sexual activity by improving penile reflexes, it has been shown to impair fertility indices. Also,…”
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Toxic impacts of arsenic bioaccumulation on urinary arsenic metabolites and semen quality: A systematic and meta-analysis
Published in Ecotoxicology and environmental safety (01-08-2024)“…This study aims to investigate the effect of arsenic exposure on urinary levels of arsenic metabolites, semen parameters, and testosterone concentrations. A…”
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Zinc improves sexual performance and erectile function by preventing penile oxidative injury and upregulating circulating testosterone in lead-exposed rats
Published in Redox report : communications in free radical research (31-12-2023)“…The present study evaluated the effect of lead exposure with and without zinc therapy on male sexual and erectile function. Twenty male Wistar rats were…”
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L-Arginine abrogates maternal and pre-pubertal codeine exposure-induced impaired spermatogenesis and sperm quality by modulating the levels of mRNA encoding spermatogenic genes
Published in Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) (17-07-2023)“…Although, codeine has been demonstrated to lower sperm quality; the effects of maternal and prepubertal codeine exposure on male offspring is yet to be…”
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Gut microbiota-gonadal axis: the impact of gut microbiota on reproductive functions
Published in Frontiers in immunology (28-02-2024)“…The influence of gut microbiota on physiological processes is rapidly gaining attention globally. Despite being under-studied, there are available data…”
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Irisin, Energy Homeostasis and Male Reproduction
Published in Frontiers in physiology (21-09-2021)“…Irisin is a novel skeletal muscle- and adipose tissue-secreted peptide. It is conventionally regarded as an adipomyokine and is a cleaved fragment of…”
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Acetate attenuates lead-induced dysregulation of testicular steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis by targeting oxidative stress, inflammatory cytokines, and apoptosis
Published in Toxicological research (Seoul) (01-10-2024)“…Lead exposure has been implicated in the aetiopathogenesis of male infertility via an oxidative stress-sensitive pathway. Conversely, acetate has been shown to…”
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Omega-3 fatty acids abrogates oxido-inflammatory and mitochondrial dysfunction-associated apoptotic responses in testis of tamoxifen-treated rats
Published in Frontiers in nutrition (Lausanne) (01-08-2024)“…Tamoxifen (TAM) is a widely used drug in patients with gynecomastia and breast cancer. TAM exerts its anticancer effects via its antiestrogenic activities…”
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of triclosan exposure on human semen quality
Published in Frontiers in toxicology (17-10-2024)“…Triclosan is an antibacterial and antifungal compound that is frequently found in personal care and consumer products, and its its impact on male reproductive…”
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Does pyrethroid exposure lower human semen quality? a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in Frontiers in toxicology (30-05-2024)“…Pyrethroids are natural organic compounds extracted from flowers of pyrethrums and commonly used as domestic and commercial insecticides. Although it is…”
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Estrogen replacement therapy reverses spatial memory loss and pyramidal cell neurodegeneration in the prefrontal cortex of lead-exposed ovariectomized Wistar rats
Published in Current research in toxicology (2024)“…[Display omitted] •Lead exposure in ovariectomized rats impaired spatial memory.•This was associated with a decline in serum dopamine level and pyramidal…”
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Staging of the estrous cycle and induction of estrus in experimental rodents: an update
Published in Fertility research and practice (14-03-2020)“…Determination of the phases of the estrous cycle and induction of estrus (heat) in experimental animals remains useful, especially in reproductive function…”
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The physiology of male reproduction: Impact of drugs and their abuse on male fertility
Published in Andrologia (01-10-2020)“…Male factor accounts for about 30–50% of infertility. A common cause of male infertility is drug abuse; either illicit or prolonged use of prescribed drugs…”
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Sodium acetate prevents testicular damage in Wistar rats subjected to testicular ischaemia/reperfusion injury
Published in Experimental and molecular pathology (01-06-2024)“…The aim of this study was to investigate the potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and sperm function-preserving properties of sodium acetate (ACE), a…”
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Histopathological evaluation of infertility: Lessons from laboratory rodents
Published in Histology and histopathology (01-06-2024)“…Infertility is a growing challenge globally with emerging risk factors. There are effective laboratory tests to evaluate infertility in humans, nevertheless,…”
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Rohypnol‐induced sexual dysfunction is via suppression of hypothalamic‐pituitary‐testicular axis: An experimental study in rats
Published in Andrologia (01-03-2021)“…Sexual activity is an essential part of reproductive functions and needed for the maintenance of fertility. Drugs, particularly substances of abuse, impair…”
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HAART and anti‐Koch’s impair sexual competence, sperm quality and offspring quality when used singly and in combination in male Wistar rats
Published in Andrologia (01-03-2021)“…This study investigated the impact of the administration of HAART and anti‐Koch's, singly and in combination, on sexual competence and birth statistics. Adult…”
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