2017
Exposure to Cadmium Impairs Sperm Functions by Reducing CatSper in Mice
Wang H, Chang M, Peng T, Yang Y, Li N, Luo T, Cheng Y, Zhou M, Zeng X, Zheng L. Exposure to Cadmium Impairs Sperm Functions by Reducing CatSper in Mice. Cellular Physiology And Biochemistry 2017, 42: 44-54. PMID: 28554186, DOI: 10.1159/000477113.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAdult male C57BL/6 miceMale C57BL/6 miceImpair sperm functionAcute cadmium exposureSperm functionSperm-specific Ca2C57BL/6 miceReproductive toxicityCadmium exposureWestern blottingDifferent dosesSperm dysfunctionExpression levelsEnvironmental heavy metalsToxic effectsMiceEndocrine disruptorsCatSperSperm motilityMouse spermatozoaSpecific roleToxicityExposureMotilityDysfunction
2016
Bisphenol A Impairs Mature Sperm Functions by a CatSper-Relevant Mechanism
Wang H, Liu M, Li N, Luo T, Zheng L, Zeng X. Bisphenol A Impairs Mature Sperm Functions by a CatSper-Relevant Mechanism. Toxicological Sciences 2016, 152: 145-154. PMID: 27125968, DOI: 10.1093/toxsci/kfw070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsToxicity of BPANormal mouse spermSperm functionMature sperm functionVivo administrationEndocrine-disrupting chemicalsWestern blotDifferent dosesSignificant decreaseSperm total motilitySignificant reductionBisphenol AMiceSperm motilityMouse spermMouse spermatozoaMotilityCatSperTotal motilityToxicityMatrine compromises mouse sperm functions by a [Ca2+]i-related mechanism
Luo T, Zou Q, He Y, Wang H, Wang T, Liu M, Chen Y, Wang B. Matrine compromises mouse sperm functions by a [Ca2+]i-related mechanism. Reproductive Toxicology 2016, 60: 69-75. PMID: 26867864, DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2016.02.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAlkaloidsAnimalsCalciumCalcium ChannelsMaleMatrinesMice, Inbred C57BLQuinolizinesSperm CapacitationSperm CountSperm MotilitySpermatozoaTestisConceptsMouse sperm functionSperm functionDaily dosesIntraperitoneal injectionMale miceSperm countTestis weightReproductive toxicityMiceChinese medicineCatSper channelsMatrineProgressive motilityAcrosome reactionKey regulatorMouse spermTotal motilitySperm viabilityGene expressionTestis sizeMotilitySpermDoses
2015
Matrine Inhibits Mouse Sperm Function by Reducing Sperm [Ca2+]i and Phospho-ERK1/2
Luo T, Zou Q, He Y, Wang H, Li N, Zeng X. Matrine Inhibits Mouse Sperm Function by Reducing Sperm [Ca2+]i and Phospho-ERK1/2. Cellular Physiology And Biochemistry 2015, 35: 374-385. PMID: 25591778, DOI: 10.1159/000369703.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcrosome ReactionAlkaloidsAniline CompoundsAnimalsCalcimycinCalciumFemaleFertilization in VitroMaleMatrinesMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMicroscopy, FluorescenceMitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 1Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase 3Patch-Clamp TechniquesPhosphorylationPotassiumQuinolizinesSperm MotilitySpermatozoaXanthenesConceptsMouse sperm functionIntracellular calcium concentrationSperm functionCauda epididymal spermMouse spermPhosphorylation of ERK1/2Acrosome reaction rateEpididymal spermMouse cauda epididymal spermFertilization abilityPharmacological effectsPotassium currentP-ERK1/2Phospho-ERK1/2Calcium concentrationChinese medicineKinase 1/2Male reproductionSignificant reductionMatrineMature mouse spermProgressive motilityAcrosome reactionMotilityTotal motility