The Importance of Oxidative Stress in Determining the Functionality of Mammalian Spermatozoa: A Two-Edged Sword

This article addresses the importance of oxidative processes in both the generation of functional gametes and the aetiology of defective sperm function. Functionally, sperm capacitation is recognized as a redox-regulated process, wherein a low level of reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation is int...

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Main Authors: Robert J. Aitken, Joel R. Drevet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/2/111