Novel hydrogen ‐producing Si‐based agent reduces oxidative stress, improves sperm motility and in vitro fertilization rate in varicocele

ConclusionOral intake of the silicon ‐based agent improves epididymal sperm motility andin vitro fertilization rates through hydrogen production and subsequent reduction of oxidative stress. Considering the lack of effective noninvasive methods, this Si ‐based agent is potentially applicable for treating varicocele‐induced abnormal semen parameters.

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Source: Andrology - August 15, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Yusuke Inagaki, Shinichiro Fukuhara, Ryoichi Imamura, Yuki Kobayashi, Sohei Kuribayashi, Koichi Okada, Yosuke Sekii, Kentaro Takezawa, Hiroshi Kiuchi, Motohide Uemura, Hikaru Kobayashi, Norio Nonomura Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research