›› 2016, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (5): 1329-1334.doi: 10.16431/j.cnki.1671-7236.2016.05.031

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Research Progresses on Anti-oxidation in Male Reproductive Systems

FAN Xiao-mei1,2, ZHANG Jia-xin1   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Reproduction of Lnner Mongolia Autonomous Region, College of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot 010018, China;
    2. Basic Medical College, Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010110, China
  • Received:2015-12-05 Online:2016-05-20 Published:2016-05-23

Abstract: It is believed that active metabolism in male reproductive tract is contributed to production of ROS (reactive oxygen species).Low physiological ROS plays a fundamental role in mammalian reproduction, but the excessive accumulation of potentially damaging ROS can affect the function of sperm.Thus, it is important to maintain normal reproductive ability by a protective mechanism against oxidative stress.Here, we review the progress of antioxidant enzymes and redox systems in male reproductive systems, in order to provide references for physiology and pathology researches in male animals.

Key words: spermatozoa; semen; oxidative stress; antioxidants; reproduction

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