Heavy metals, biomarkers of oxidative stress and changes in sperm function: A case-control study

• Main Authors: Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu-Anyanwu (Author), Eworo Raymond Ekong (Author), Sunday Jeremiah Offor (Author), Ogar Francis Awusha (Author), Oliver Chukwuma Orji (Author), Ediang Idiongo Umoh (Author), Jennifer Aleruchim Owhorji (Author), Faith Rowland Emetonjor (Author), Chinyere Adanna Opara Usoro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, 2019-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background Heavy metal-induced oxidative stress has been implicated in abnormal sperm functions and male infertility. Objective Serum and seminal levels of heavy metals and biomarkers of oxidative stress were compared in fertile and infertile men. Materials and Methods A total of 130 men aged 20-60...