Undernutrition Affects Cell Survival, Oxidative Stress, Ca2+ Handling and Signaling Pathways in Vas Deferens, Crippling Reproductive Capacity

Background The aim of this work was to investigate the mechanisms by which chronic malnutrition (CM) affects vas deferens function, leading to compromised reproductive capacity. Previous studies have shown that maternal malnutrition affects the reproductive tracts of adult male offspring. However, little is known about the effects of CM, a widespread life-long condition that persists from conception throughout growth to adult life.