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Paternal obesity induces subfertility in male offspring by modulating the oxidative stress-related transcriptional network.

Long LiYuxuan MaChao ZhuYan LiHeran CaoZifang WuTianqi JinYang WangShaoxian ChenWuzi Dong
Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2024)
HFD- F1 subfertility arises from the susceptibility of the transcriptional network to oxidative stress, resulting in reduced antioxidant properties, motility, sperm-egg binding, and elevated DNA damage. Schematic representation of the HFD-F1 oxidative stress susceptibility to subfertility. Notably, excessive accumulation of ROS surpasses the physiological threshold, thereby damaging PUFAs within the sperm plasma membrane. This oxidative assault affects crucial components such as mitochondria and DNA. Consequently, the sperm's antioxidant defense mechanisms become compromised, leading to a decline in vitality, motility, and fertility.
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