Physiology of Na+/H+ Exchangers in the Male Reproductive Tract: Relevance for Male Fertility1
- A. Martins, R. Bernardino, P. Oliveira
- BiologyBiology of Reproduction
- 1 July 2014
The expression pattern and physiological roles of SLC9 family members in the cells of the male reproductive tract as well as the molecular basis of H+ transport and its involvement in male reproductive potential are discussed.
pH and male fertility: making sense on pH homeodynamics throughout the male reproductive tract
- R. Bernardino, D. Carrageta, M. Sousa, M. Alves, P. Oliveira
- BiologyCellular and Molecular Life Sciences
- 4 June 2019
An up-to-date review on the distribution and role of the main intervenient on pH homeodynamics in the fluids throughout the male reproductive tract is presented and their relevance for the establishment of themale reproductive potential is discussed.
Dose-dependent effects of caffeine in human Sertoli cells metabolism and oxidative profile: relevance for male fertility.
- T. R. Dias, M. Alves, P. Oliveira
- Biology, MedicineToxicology
- 3 February 2015
Expression pattern of G protein-coupled receptor 30 in human seminiferous tubular cells.
- P. Oliveira, M. Alves, S. Socorro
- BiologyGeneral and Comparative Endocrinology
- 15 May 2014
Carbonic anhydrases are involved in mitochondrial biogenesis and control the production of lactate by human Sertoli cells
- R. Bernardino, T. R. Dias, P. Oliveira
- BiologyThe FEBS Journal
- 1 April 2019
This is the first report showing that CAs play an essential role in hSC metabolic dynamics, being involved in mitochondrial biogenesis and controlling lactate production.
Aquaporin‐9 is expressed in rat Sertoli cells and interacts with the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
- T. Jesus, R. Bernardino, P. Oliveira
- BiologyIUBMB Life - A Journal of the International Union…
- 1 September 2014
The results provide evidence that CFTR is involved in water homeostasis of the seminiferous tubular secretion and may open new insights on therapeutic targets to counteract subfertility/infertility in men with cystic fibrosis and mutations in the CFTR gene.
Aquaporin-4 as a molecular partner of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator in rat Sertoli cells.
- T. Jesus, R. Bernardino, P. Oliveira
- BiologyBiochemical and Biophysical Research…
- 18 April 2014
Effect of white tea (Camellia sinensis (L.)) extract in the glycolytic profile of Sertoli cell
- A. Martins, M. Alves, R. Bernardino, T. R. Dias, B. Silva, P. Oliveira
- Biology, MedicineEuropean Journal of Nutrition
- 1 September 2014
WTEA extract altered the glycolytic profile of cultured SCs, stimulating lactate production and has an anti-apoptotic effect in the developing germ cells, which may be advantageous to improve male reproductive health.
Hepatocyte and Sertoli Cell Aquaporins, Recent Advances and Research Trends
- R. Bernardino, R. Marinelli, G. Calamita
- Biology, MedicineInternational Journal of Molecular Sciences
- 1 July 2016
This review focuses on the most recent advances and research trends regarding the expression and modulation, as well as physiological and pathophysiological functions of AQPs in hepatocytes and Sertoli cells (SCs).
Estradiol modulates Na+‐dependent HCO3− transporters altering intracellular pH and ion transport in human Sertoli cells: A role on male fertility?
- R. Bernardino, A. Costa, P. Oliveira
- BiologyBiology of the Cell
- 1 July 2016
High levels of estradiol (E2) are associated with low sperm production and quality and sertoli cells (SCs) are major targets for the hormonal signalling that regulates this complex process.
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