María I. Camejo

TL;DR: Several pro-inflammatory cytokines at physiological concentrations increase the level of lipid peroxidation of sperm membranes, which could be important for the sperm fecundation process, However, infection-inflammation concentrations of some cytokines, such as IL-8 and TNF-α, either alone or in the presence of leukocytes, could drive the lipid per oxidation of the spermatozoa plasma membrane to levels that can affect the sperm fertility capacity.

TL;DR: A possible association between IL-6 seminal plasma levels and lipid peroxidation of sperm membrane is suggested, which could explain the results of Stimulation of reactive species production by human sperm and leucocytes, induced by the high levels of IL- 6.

TL;DR: A decrease in selenium concentration was associated with detriment of seminal parameters in patients with varicocele, and a significant positive correlation was observed between zinc levels and sperm count.

TL;DR: In this paper, Toshi Noce et al. investigated whether pro-inflammatory cytokines at physiological concentrations increase the level of lipid peroxidation of sperm membranes, which could be important for the sperm fertility.

TL;DR: It could be necessary to implement preventive programs to immunize sex workers against hepatitis B virus as well as education programs on condom use for their protection against sexually transmitted infections.