Alves Marco G., Oliveira Pedro F. (eds.) Biochemistry of Andrology

Bentham Science Publishers, 2017. — 433 p. — (Andrology: Current and Future Developments, Volume 1) — ISBN: 978-1-68108-501-2Andrology is the discipline that corresponds to gynecology for men, but while the latter is a well-established discipline, the former is still an emerging field. A simple definition of andrology will include the study of all subjects that may affect the male reproductive system. In the last years, a striking large number of topics has emerged in this field and there is an increasing amount of information that may be useful for graduate, post-graduate and even well-established researchers. Herein, we summarize the available information so far in this area, presenting a review and a critical analysis of the available data on the most relevant subjects with interest to andrology, with emphasis on the biochemistry of the processes.Testis Physiology
Basic Aspects of Testicular Cells: Physiology and Function
Basic Aspects of Spermatogenesis
Hormonal Control of Male Reproductive Function
Male Puberty: A Triggered Biochemical Event towards Sexual Maturation
Biochemical Events Occurring in the Epididymis
Formation and Biochemistry of Seminal Plasma and Male Accessory Fluids
Functional and Biochemical Aspects of Spermatozoa
Biochemistry Behind the Journey of Spermatozoa Through the Female Reproductive Tract
Testicular Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction and Male Reproductive Health
Metabolic Disorders and Male Reproductive Health
Environmental Cues and Sperm Quality
Biochemical Changes in the Reproductive Function of the Aging Male