Interaction between apoptosis and autophagy in testicular function. (25th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rotimi, Damilare E.; Singh, Shio Kumar
• Is Part Of: Andrologia. Volume 54:Number 11(2022)
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• Publication Date: 2022-09-25
• Subjects: apoptosis -- autophagy -- crosstalk -- spermatogenesis -- testis; Andrology -- Periodicals; Infertility, Male -- Periodicals; 616.69
• DOI: 10.1111/and.14602
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0303-4569

Abstract

Abstract: Several processes including oxidative stress, apoptosis, inflammation and autophagy are related to testicular function. Recent studies indicate that a crosstalk between apoptosis and autophagy is essential in regulating testicular function. Autophagy and apoptosis communicate with each other in a complex way, allowing them to work for or against each other in testicular cell survival and death. Several xenobiotics especially endocrine‐disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have caused reproductive toxicity because of their potential to modify the rate of autophagy and trigger apoptosis. Therefore, the purpose of the present review was to shed light on how autophagy and apoptosis interact together in the testis.