Natural Astaxanthin Improves Testosterone Synthesis and Sperm Mitochondrial Function in Aging Roosters

• Main Authors: Shan Gao (Author), Bang-Xin Zhao (Author), Cheng Long (Author), Nuo Heng (Author), Yong Guo (Author), Xi-Hui Sheng (Author), Xiang-Guo Wang (Author), Kai Xing (Author), Long-Fei Xiao (Author), He-Min Ni (Author), Shu-Geng Wu (Author), Xiao-Long Qi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Spermatogenesis, sperm motility, and apoptosis are dependent on the regulation of glandular hormones and mitochondria. Natural astaxanthin (ASTA) has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties. The present study evaluates the effects of ASTA on testosterone synthesis and mitochond...