Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)

This review explores the dual role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals in the pathogenesis of endometriosis, aiming to deepen our understanding of these processes through a systematic literature review. To assess the inductio…

Granulosa cell (GC) dysfunction contributes to diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). We collected GC and follicular fluid samples from the patients of normal ovarian reserve (NOR) and DOR. RNA-seq of GCs showed that cholesterol/sterol metabolis…

Fibrinogen, a pivotal plasma glycoprotein, plays an essential role in hemostasis by serving as the precursor to fibrin, which forms the structural framework of blood clots. Beyond coagulation, fibrinogen influences immune responses, inflamm…

Organ functions generally decline with age, but the ovary is a prototypical organ that undergoes functional loss over time. Autophagy plays a crucial role in maintaining organ homeostasis, and age-related upregulation of the autophagy inhib…

Over the past decade, Urtica dioica L. (U. dioica) has gained prominence in biomedical research, particularly for its potential therapeutic applications in neurodegenerative diseases. This comprehensive review explores its botanical charact…

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and exhibits tumor-like characteristics such as invasion, recurrence, and hormone-dependent proliferation despite its b…

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are vital for oocyte development, yet the redox state of peritoneal fluid may differ between health and disease. This study investigates the effects of peritoneal fluid from women with and without endometriosis…

Endometrial cancer ranks as the fourth most common cancer among women in the United States. While early-stage treatment is generally effective with a cure rate of approximately 90%, the five-year survival rate dramatically decreases to 10-1…

This study aims to investigate the effect and mechanism of resveratrol (RES) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced injury in goat granulosa cells (GCs). First, the appropriate time and concentration were screened for LPS (4 μg/mL, 12 h), RES …

Aging drives excessive ovarian oxidative stress (OS), impairing fertility and affecting granulosa cells (GCs), which are involved in folliculogenesis. This study aims to clarify the relationship between OS and autophagy in GCs and to identi…

Silent information regulator type 1 (SIRT1), a NAD+-dependent deacetylase, is a central regulator of cancer cell adaptation to oxidative stress and senescence. By deacetylating redox-sensitive transcription factors, such as p53, FOXOs, PGC-…

Nanomaterials (NMs) are becoming increasingly important in biomedical applications, especially in reproductive biology and oncology. In this review, we examined the "double face" of NMs as prooxidants and antioxidants in relation to ovarian…

Due to their negligible cytoplasm and composition of the sperm plasmalemma, spermatozoa are particularly vulnerable to lipid peroxidative damage induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Most ROS are referred to as free radicals because the…

Endometriosis (EM) is a chronic gynecological disease of women of reproductive age. Due to the lack of a known cause, treatment is limited to reducing symptoms associated with pelvic pain and infertility. The aim was to determine the contri…

Oxidative stress (OS) refers to the production of a substantial amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to cellular and organ damage. This imbalance between oxidant and antioxidant activity contributes to various diseases, includin…

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is a bioactive molecule with significant health effects. The biological action of ALA has been ascribed to the characteristic antioxidant properties of the oxidized form (ALA) and its reduced counterpart the dihydrol…

This study aimed to evaluate the oral supplementation of astaxanthin (ATX) on inflammatory markers in 3-year-old Arabian racehorses. Despite the recognized antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of ATX observed in vitro in rodent mode…

Ferroptosis is a recently discovered type of programmed cell death that is mechanistically different from other types of programmed cell death such as apoptosis, necroptosis, and autophagy. It is characterized by the accumulation of intrace…

The ovary is a major determinant of female reproductive health. Ovarian functions are mainly related to the primordial follicle pool, which is gradually lost with aging. Ovarian aging and reproductive dysfunctions share oxidative stress as …

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is defined as the depletion of ovarian function before the age of 40 years. The global prevalence of POI is 3.5%. To date, genetic factors account for 23.5% of the etiology of POI. Herein, a previously …

Endometriosis (EM), a chronic inflammatory condition predominantly affecting women of reproductive age, has been linked to an elevated risk of thrombosis, though its underlying molecular mechanisms remain incompletely understood. In this ca…

Green tea catechins (GTCs) are a group of bioactive polyphenolic compounds found in fresh tea leaves (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze). They have garnered significant attention due to their diverse health benefits and potential therapeutic…

Inflammation disrupts the normal function of granulosa cells (GCs), which leads to ovarian dysfunction and fertility decline. Inflammatory conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), endometrios…

Research on ozonated sunflower oil (OSO) is mostly restricted to its topical application, whereas the functional and toxicological assessment of oral OSO consumption is yet to be solved. Herein, OSO was orally supplemented in rats to assess…

Precision medicine is envisioned as the future of cardiovascular healthcare, offering a more tailored and effective method for managing cardiovascular diseases compared to the traditional one-size-fits-all approaches. The complex role of ox…