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Chong-Fu Zhong

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Open access Oct 2026

Astragaloside IV attenuates ferroptosis-related testicular injury in rats with experimental varicocele

Varicocele is an important correctable cause of male infertility. Oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation contribute to the associated testicular injury, but the role of ferroptosis remains controversial. Astragaloside IV (AS-IV), a quality-control metabolite of Astragali radix, has antioxidant activity and can modul...

Bo Gao, Sheng-Jing Liu, Meng Sun et al. · Frontiers in Pharmacology · 0 citations

Review Open access Sep 2026

The impact of animal models on translating male infertility research from bench to bedside: a narrative review

Male infertility (MI) represents a complex clinical issue affecting millions of couples worldwide. Its diverse etiologies and incompletely elucidated mechanisms limit the development of effective therapeutic strategies. Animal models, serving as a bridge between basic research and clinical practice, play an indispensab...

Sheng-Nan Li, Teng-Fei Chen, Hong-Yan Chen et al. · Reproductive Biology and End... · 0 citations