The effects of oxidative stress on female reproduction: a review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Oxidative stress (OS), a state characterized by an imbalance between pro-oxidant molecules including reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, and antioxidant defenses, has been identified to play a key role in the pathogenesis of subfertility in both males and femal...

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Main Authors: Agarwal Ashok, Aponte-Mellado Anamar, Premkumar Beena J, Shaman Amani, Gupta Sajal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/10/1/49