Analysis of partial AZFc (gr/gr, b1/b3, and b2/b3) deletions in Iranian oligozoospermia candidates for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

Background/aim: Infertility is a main health issue. The human Y chromosome contains essential genes for spermatogenesis, especially those located on four major intervals defined as AZFa, AZFb, AZFc, and AZFd. A partial deletion of the AZFc region is reported as a significant risk factor for oligo-/azoospermia.

The role of nonautologous and autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell in acute pyelonephritis.

We compared the therapeutic effects of autologous and nonautologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC), in ameliorating the renal function in a rabbit model of acute pyelonephritis. The difference of perirenal and neck subcutaneous ADMSCs were also evaluated. Twenty female rabbits were apportioned to 5 groups.

In vivo regeneration of bladder muscular wall using decellularized colon matrix: an experimental study.

Background: Finding a proper scaffold for augmentation is a serious challenge in bladder tissue engineering. We hereby aimed to determine the histological aspects of a decellularized colon graft for bladder augmentation in healthy rats.

Methods: Rat colon tissues were decellularized using perfusion-based method.