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In vitro versus cryo-induced capacitation of bovine spermatozoa, part 1: Structural, functional, and oxidative similarities and differences by Benko, Filip, Mohammadi-Sangcheshmeh, Abdollah, Ďuračka, Michal, Lukáč, Norbert, Tvrdá, Eva

“…Low temperatures during cryopreservation activate a cascade of changes, which may lead into irreversible damage and reduction of the fertilization potential,…”
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Effects of Cadmium, Lead, and Mercury on the Structure and Function of Reproductive Organs by Massányi, Peter, Massányi, Martin, Madeddu, Roberto, Stawarz, Robert, Lukáč, Norbert

“…Reproductive organs are essential not only for the life of an individual but also for the survival and development of the species. The response of reproductive…”
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Epicatechin Prevents Cryocapacitation of Bovine Spermatozoa through Antioxidant Activity and Stabilization of Transmembrane Ion Channels by Baňas, Štefan, Benko, Filip, Ďuračka, Michal, Lukáč, Norbert, Tvrdá, Eva

“…Epicatechin (EPC) is a flavonoid belonging to the family of catechins; it has been described as a powerful scavenger of a wide spectrum of reactive oxygen…”
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Kaempferol as an Alternative Cryosupplement for Bovine Spermatozoa: Cytoprotective and Membrane-Stabilizing Effects by Baňas, Štefan, Tvrdá, Eva, Benko, Filip, Ďuračka, Michal, Čmiková, Natália, Lukáč, Norbert, Kačániová, Miroslava

“…Kaempferol (KAE) is a natural flavonoid with powerful reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging properties and beneficial effects on ex vivo sperm…”
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In Vitro versus Cryo-Induced Capacitation of Bovine Spermatozoa, Part 2: Changes in the Expression Patterns of Selected Transmembrane Channels and Protein Kinase A by Benko, Filip, Fialková, Veronika, Žiarovská, Jana, Ďuračka, Michal, Lukáč, Norbert, Tvrdá, Eva

“…Since the molecular similarities and differences among physiological capacitation and cryocapacitation have not been studied in detail, this study was designed…”
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Inflammation, It’s Regulation and Antiphlogistic Effect of the Cyanogenic Glycoside Amygdalin by Figurová, Daniela, Tokárová, Katarína, Greifová, Hana, Knížatová, Nikola, Kolesárová, Adriana, Lukáč, Norbert

“…The inflammatory reaction accompanies in part or in full any disease process in the vascularized metazoan. This complicated reaction is controlled by…”
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Bacteriospermia – A formidable player in male subfertility by Tvrdá, Eva, Ďuračka, Michal, Benko, Filip, Lukáč, Norbert

“…Bacterial colonization of male reproductive tissues, cells, and fluids, and the subsequent impact of bacteria on the sperm architecture, activity, and…”
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Exogenous Factors Affecting the Functional Integrity of Male Reproduction by Tirpák, Filip, Greifová, Hana, Lukáč, Norbert, Stawarz, Robert, Massányi, Peter

“…Natural processes along with increased industrial production and the irresponsible behavior of mankind have resulted in environmental pollution. Environmental…”
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Bacterial communities in bovine ejaculates and their impact on the semen quality by Ďuračka, Michal, Belić, Ljubica, Tokárová, Katarína, Žiarovská, Jana, Kačániová, Miroslava, Lukáč, Norbert, Tvrdá, Eva

“…Although bacterial contamination of ejaculates may cause difficulties in cattle reproduction, standard protocols for a routine microbiological analysis of…”
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Curcumin has protective and antioxidant properties on bull spermatozoa subjected to induced oxidative stress by Tvrdá, Eva, Tušimová, Eva, Kováčik, Anton, Paál, Dušan, Greifová, Hana, Abdramanov, Abzal, Lukáč, Norbert

“…Over the past decades, there has been an emphasis on assessment of the use of natural compounds in the prevention or repair of oxidative injury to spermatozoa…”
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Levels of Metals in Kidney, Liver, and Muscle Tissue and their Influence on the Fitness for the Consumption of Wild Boar from Western Slovakia by Gašparík, Jozef, Binkowski, Łukasz J., Jahnátek, Andrej, Šmehýl, Peter, Dobiaš, Milan, Lukáč, Norbert, Błaszczyk, Martyna, Semla, Magdalena, Massanyi, Peter

“…Due to environmental pollution, wild animals are exposed to various pollutants. Some game animals, such as wild boars are used by people for food, but their…”
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In vitro versus cryo-induced capacitation of bovine spermatozoa, part 3: Compositional and molecular changes to the plasma membrane by Benko, Filip, Árvay, Július, Jančo, Ivona, Ďuračka, Michal, Mohammadi-Sangcheshmeh, Abdollah, Lukáč, Norbert, Ivanič, Peter, Tvrdá, Eva

“…The aim of this study was to assess the level of membrane cryodamage through the levels of selected capacitation and apoptosis-associated proteins, together…”
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Resveratrol offers protection to oxidative stress induced by ferrous ascorbate in bovine spermatozoa by Tvrda, Eva, Kovacik, Anton, Tusimova, Eva, Massanyi, Peter, Lukac, Norbert

“…Resveratrol (RES) is a natural polyphenol and phytoestrogen exhibiting cardioprotective, anticancer, antibacterial and vasorelaxing properties. It is also a…”
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Screening of Toxic Effects of Neonicotinoid Insecticides with a Focus on Acetamiprid: A Review by Zuščíková, Lucia, Bažány, Denis, Greifová, Hana, Knížatová, Nikola, Kováčik, Anton, Lukáč, Norbert, Jambor, Tomáš

“…Recently, neonicotinoids have become the fastest-growing class of insecticides in conventional crop protection, with extensive usage against a wide range of…”
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Resveratrol attenuates hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in TM3 Leydig cells in vitro by Greifová, Hana, Jambor, Tomáš, Tokárová, Katarína, Speváková, Ivana, Knížatová, Nikola, Lukáč, Norbert

“…The objective of present study was to investigate in vitro protective potential of resveratrol in TM3 Leydig cells with induced oxidative stress using hydrogen…”
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In vitro effect of 4-nonylphenol on human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) stimulated hormone secretion, cell viability and reactive oxygen species generation in mice Leydig cells by Jambor, Tomáš, Tvrdá, Eva, Tušimová, Eva, Kováčik, Anton, Bistáková, Jana, Forgács, Zsolt, Lukáč, Norbert

“…Nonylphenol is considered an endocrine disruptor and has been reported to affect male reproductive functions. In our in vitro study, we evaluated the effects…”
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Comparison of the Effect of BPA and Related Bisphenols on Membrane Integrity, Mitochondrial Activity, and Steroidogenesis of H295R Cells In Vitro by Štefunková, Nikola, Greifová, Hana, Jambor, Tomáš, Tokárová, Katarína, Zuščíková, Lucia, Bažány, Denis, Massányi, Peter, Capcarová, Marcela, Lukáč, Norbert

“…Bisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine-disruptive chemical that is widely utilized in the production of polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resin, which are used to…”
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Composition of Stallion Seminal Plasma and Its Impact on Oxidative Stress Markers and Spermatozoa Quality by Tirpák, Filip, Halo, Marko, Tokárová, Katarína, Binkowski, Lukasz J., Vašíček, Jaromír, Svoradová, Andrea, Błaszczyk-Altman, Martyna, Kováčik, Anton, Tvrdá, Eva, Chrenek, Peter, Lukáč, Norbert, Massányi, Peter

“…The composition of seminal plasma of individual sires varies and so does the fertilizing ability. Micro and macro elements along with seminal enzymes,…”
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Antioxidant efficiency of lycopene on oxidative stress-induced damage in bovine spermatozoa by Tvrda, Eva, Kovacik, Anton, Tusimova, Eva, Paal, Dusan, Mackovich, Alica, Alimov, Jakhongir, Lukac, Norbert

“…Background： Lycopene（LYC） is a natural carotenoid with powerful reactive oxygen species（ROS） scavenging activities. The aim of this study was to investigate if…”
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Kaempferol Enhances Sperm Post-Thaw Survival by Its Cryoprotective and Antioxidant Behavior by Baňas, Štefan, Benko, Filip, Ďuračka, Michal, Lukáč, Norbert, Tvrdá, Eva

“…This study examined the effects of three selected doses of kaempferol (KAE; 12.5, 25 or 50 μM) on bovine sperm motility and oxidative profile directly related…”
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