Reactive Oxygen Species Secreted by Leukocytes in Semen Induce Self-Expression of Interleukin-6 and Affect Sperm Quality

Reproductive tract inflammation is considered an important cause of male infertility. Increased leukocytes in semen can produce many reactive oxygen species (ROS), which affect sperm function. The aim of this study is to identify the main source of ROS in seminal plasma and to assess the effect of R...

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Main Authors: Xiaoping Li, Mengxia Ni, Shiyu Xing, Yi Yu, Yan Zhou, Shenmin Yang, Hong Li, Rui Zhu, Mutian Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-10-01
Series:American Journal of Men's Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988320970053