[Selenium deficiency and infertility. Andrologic aspects].
Absolute selenium deficiency in human is very rare, although suboptimal daily selenium intake may lead to an unrecognized relative deficiency. Among the many consequences ascribed to decreased selenium level, the effect on male fertility is summarised by the authors. Implications from biochemical, animal experimental and human research are discussed.
Szöllosi
János
J
Szegedi Tudományegyetem, Altalános Orvostudományi Kar Szülészeti és Nogyógyászati Klinika, Szeged, Semmelweis utca 1. 6725. szollosijanos@hotmail.com
Závaczki
Zoltán
Z
Pál
Attila
A
D000728:Androgens / Q000378:metabolism*; D000818:Animals; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D018384:Oxidative Stress / Q000187:drug effects*; D012643:Selenium / Q000172:deficiency*; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000378:metabolism; D014131:Trace Elements / Q000172:deficiency*
D000728:Androgens; D000975:Antioxidants; D014131:Trace Elements; D012643:Selenium