Publications by authors named "Maria Chiara Tagliamonte"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates how ovarian stimulation during IVF/ICSI affects antioxidant levels in women, focusing on changes at three different stages: baseline, after pituitary suppression, and on the day of oocyte retrieval.
- - Key findings show significant drops in plasma levels of vitamins C and E, and carotenoids between the suppression stage and oocyte retrieval, implying increased oxidative stress.
- - Higher levels of plasma vitamin E were linked to better outcomes, with women who became pregnant showing higher concentrations of this antioxidant, indicating its potential importance for improving IVF/ICSI success rates.
Oxidative stress plays a fundamental role in the aetiology of male infertility by negatively affecting sperm quality and function. Assessment of blood and seminal plasma oxidative profiles might be a valuable tool to improve evaluation of sperm reproductive capacity and functional competence. This study examined the lipid-soluble antioxidant profile and levels of lipid peroxidation both in blood and seminal plasma samples of infertile and fertile males, in relation to semen parameters.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We previously demonstrated in rat plasma the antioxidant protective effect of whole-grain bread, particularly when made from Kamut brand khorasan wheat. In the present study, we investigated the effects of the same experimental breads in rat liver using two different bread-making procedures (baker's yeast and sourdough fermentation).
Methods: Rats were examined in the basal condition and after the administration of doxorubicin, a pro-oxidative agent.