Angelica keiskei (Ashitaba) powder and its functional compound xanthoangelol prevent heat stress-induced impairment in sperm density and quality in mouse testes

• Main Authors: Daichi KOKUBU (Author), Ryousuke OOBA (Author), Yukiko ABE (Author), Hana ISHIZAKI (Author), Shigeki YOSHIDA (Author), Atsushi ASANO (Author), Shin-ichi KASHIWABARA (Author), Hitoshi MIYAZAKI (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Society for Reproduction and Development, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Recently, gradual decline in human sperm production has become a serious worldwide concern because it leads to increased rates of infertility. Endocrine disrupters, lifestyle changes, and varicocele, all of which elevate testicular temperature, are thought to be the main causes of this decline. The...