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Overview

Marco G. Alves is affiliated with the University of Aveiro in Portugal. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, with significant emphasis on reproductive health and molecular mechanisms.

The scientist's work covers several subfields, notably Reproductive Medicine, Molecular Biology, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Physiology, and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. These domains reflect a focus on understanding biological processes and health outcomes related to human reproduction and metabolic functions.

Marco G. Alves has contributed to key topics including:

  • Sperm and Testicular Function
  • Reproductive Biology and Fertility
  • Hormonal and reproductive studies
  • Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
  • Ovarian function and disorders
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Mitochondrial Function and Pathology

Their recent publications illustrate this scope:

  • "Sperm DNA Fragmentation: A New Guideline for Clinicians," 2020, The World Journal of Men's Health
  • "Metabolomics as a tool for the early diagnosis and prognosis of diabetic kidney disease," 2022, Medicinal Research Reviews
  • "Utility of Antioxidants in the Treatment of Male Infertility: Clinical Guidelines Based on a Systematic Review and Analysis of Evidence," 2021, The World Journal of Men's Health
  • "Mitochondria Quality Control and Male Fertility," 2023, Biology
  • "H-Ferritin is essential for macrophages' capacity to store or detoxify exogenously added iron," 2020, Scientific Reports

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Marco G. Alves include Pedro F. Oliveira, David F. Carrageta, Raquel L. Bernardino, Mariana P. Monteiro, and Patrícia C. Braga. These partnerships indicate a collaborative network centered on reproductive and molecular research topics.

The scientist's publications are often found in venues such as Endocrine Abstracts, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Antioxidants, The World Journal of Men's Health, and Metabolites. This diversity in publication outlets mirrors the multidisciplinary nature of their research.

Best Publications

  • Metabolic regulation is important for spermatogenesis

    Luís Rato;Marco G. Alves;Sílvia Socorro;Ana I. Duarte

  • Molecular mechanisms beyond glucose transport in diabetes-related male infertility

    M.G. Alves;A.D. Martins;L. Rato;P.I. Moreira

  • Hormonal control of Sertoli cell metabolism regulates spermatogenesis

    Marco G. Alves;Luís Rato;Rui A. Carvalho;Paula I. Moreira

  • Diabetes-induced hyperglycemia impairs male reproductive function: A systematic review

    Constanze Christin Maresch;Constanze Christin Maresch;Dina C. Stute;Marco G. Alves;Pedro F. Oliveira

  • Metabolic dynamics of human Sertoli cells are differentially modulated by physiological and pharmacological concentrations of GLP-1.

    Ana D. Martins;Mariana P. Monteiro;Branca M. Silva;Alberto Barros

  • Sperm DNA Fragmentation: A New Guideline for Clinicians.

    Ashok Agarwal;Ahmad Majzoub;Ahmad Majzoub;Saradha Baskaran;Manesh Kumar Panner Selvam

  • Structure-Bioactivity Relationships of Methylxanthines: Trying to Make Sense of All the Promises and the Drawbacks

    João P Monteiro;Marco G Alves;Pedro F Oliveira;Branca M Silva

  • The Warburg Effect Revisited—Lesson from the Sertoli Cell

    Pedro F. Oliveira;Ana D. Martins;Ana C. Moreira;C. Yan Cheng

  • Effect of insulin deprivation on metabolism and metabolism-associated gene transcript levels of in vitro cultured human Sertoli cells.

    P.F. Oliveira;M.G. Alves;L. Rato;S. Laurentino

  • Pre-diabetes alters testicular PGC1-α/SIRT3 axis modulating mitochondrial bioenergetics and oxidative stress

    Luís Rato;Ana I. Duarte;Gonçalo D. Tomás;Maria S. Santos

  • High-energy diets: a threat for male fertility?

    L. Rato;M. G. Alves;J. E. Cavaco;P. F. Oliveira

  • In vitro cultured human Sertoli cells secrete high amounts of acetate that is stimulated by 17β-estradiol and suppressed by insulin deprivation

    Marco G. Alves;Sílvia Socorro;Joaquina Silva;Alberto Barros

  • Androgen-responsive and nonresponsive prostate cancer cells present a distinct glycolytic metabolism profile.

    Cátia V. Vaz;Marco G. Alves;Ricardo Marques;Paula I. Moreira

  • Dose-dependent effects of caffeine in human Sertoli cells metabolism and oxidative profile: Relevance for male fertility

    Tânia R. Dias;Marco G. Alves;Raquel L. Bernardino;Ana D. Martins;Ana D. Martins

  • Sertoli cell as a model in male reproductive toxicology: Advantages and disadvantages

    Mariana M. S. Reis;Ana C. Moreira;Mário Sousa;Premendu P. Mathur

  • Leptin modulates human Sertoli cells acetate production and glycolytic profile: a novel mechanism of obesity-induced male infertility?

    Ana D. Martins;Ana C. Moreira;Rosália Sá;Mariana P. Monteiro

  • Obesity, energy balance and spermatogenesis.

    Pedro Fontes Oliveira;Mario Sousa;Branca M Silva;Mariana P Monteiro;Mariana P Monteiro

  • White tea as a promising antioxidant medium additive for sperm storage at room temperature: a comparative study with green tea.

    Tânia R. Dias;Marco G. Alves;Gonçalo D. Tomás;Sílvia Socorro

  • Exposure to 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid alters glucose metabolism in immature rat Sertoli cells.

    M.G. Alves;A. Neuhaus-Oliveira;P.I. Moreira;S. Socorro

  • Metformin and male reproduction: effects on Sertoli cell metabolism

    M G Alves;A D Martins;C V Vaz;S Correia

Frequent Co-Authors

Branca M. Silva
Branca M. Silva University of Beira Interior
Mário Sousa
Mário Sousa University of Porto
Paula I. Moreira
Paula I. Moreira University of Coimbra
Ashok Agarwal
Ashok Agarwal Cleveland Clinic
Susana Casal
Susana Casal University of Porto
Rakesh Sharma
Rakesh Sharma Cleveland Clinic
Maria S. Santos
Maria S. Santos University of Coimbra
Jaime Gosálvez
Jaime Gosálvez Autonomous University of Madrid
C. Yan Cheng
C. Yan Cheng Population Council
José Alberto Pereira
José Alberto Pereira Polytechnic Institute of Bragança

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