Correlation between MDA Level and Chitotriosidase-1 Activity in Seminal Fluid of Iraqi Infertile Males

Background: Male infertility is a multifactorial condition influenced by various physiological and biochemical factors. Seminal fluid composition plays a crucial role in sperm function and fertilization potential. Chitotriosidase is a chitinase enzyme released by activated macrophages and is highly...

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Main Authors: Ali S. Abdul Aziz, Hedef D. Elyaseen, Hussain K. Kadhem
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Published: College of Medicine University of Baghdad 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/2395
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description Background: Male infertility is a multifactorial condition influenced by various physiological and biochemical factors. Seminal fluid composition plays a crucial role in sperm function and fertilization potential. Chitotriosidase is a chitinase enzyme released by activated macrophages and is highly conserved and controlled. The notable chitinase in humans plays a significant role in the body's immunological response and is linked to inflammation, infection, tissue damage, and remodeling processes. On the other hand, malondialdehyde is a marker of lipid peroxidation, reflecting oxidative stress levels. Objective: This study aimed to explore the correlation between malondialdehyde levels and Chitotriosidase-1in seminal fluid in Iraqi infertile males. Methods: Ninety males aged between twenty and forty-five were included in this cross-sectional study, all diagnosed with infertility by specialists at the infertility unit of Al-Batool Teaching Hospital between February 2022 and February 2023. The participants were categorized into three groups: the Normozoospermic Group (G1), the Asthenospermia Group (G2), and the Oligozoospermic Group (G3). Seminal malondialdehyde and Chitotriosidase-1 levels were measured by competitive Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: The study findings showed significantly higher levels of seminal fluid Chitotriosidase-1 found in the G2 group compared to the G3 and G1 groups. The seminal fluid malondialdehyde level for G1 was significantly lower than those for G2 and G3, which revealed a significant positive correlation between seminal fluid Chitotriosidase-1 activity and malondialdehyde levels (r = 0.37, P < 0.05) in the Asthenospermia Group. Conclusion: There is a correlation between seminal fluid Chitotriosidase-1 activity and malondialdehyde level in the Asthenospermia Group. Novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for the treatment of male infertility may result from our growing understanding of the roles played by Chitotriosidase-1 and malondialdehyde in male reproductive health.
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spelling doaj-art-f2ea9eb5a49f4e87b418fb2bea24061e2025-01-19T12:24:09ZengCollege of Medicine University of Baghdadمجلة كلية الطب0041-94192410-80572024-12-0166410.32007/jfacmedbaghdad.6642395Correlation between MDA Level and Chitotriosidase-1 Activity in Seminal Fluid of Iraqi Infertile MalesAli S. Abdul Aziz0https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1694-2819Hedef D. Elyaseen1https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4941-2869Hussain K. Kadhem2https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7608-1667Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, the University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, the University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.Department of Infertility, Diyala, Al-Batool Teaching Hospital, Ministry of Health, Diyala, Iraq. Background: Male infertility is a multifactorial condition influenced by various physiological and biochemical factors. Seminal fluid composition plays a crucial role in sperm function and fertilization potential. Chitotriosidase is a chitinase enzyme released by activated macrophages and is highly conserved and controlled. The notable chitinase in humans plays a significant role in the body's immunological response and is linked to inflammation, infection, tissue damage, and remodeling processes. On the other hand, malondialdehyde is a marker of lipid peroxidation, reflecting oxidative stress levels. Objective: This study aimed to explore the correlation between malondialdehyde levels and Chitotriosidase-1in seminal fluid in Iraqi infertile males. Methods: Ninety males aged between twenty and forty-five were included in this cross-sectional study, all diagnosed with infertility by specialists at the infertility unit of Al-Batool Teaching Hospital between February 2022 and February 2023. The participants were categorized into three groups: the Normozoospermic Group (G1), the Asthenospermia Group (G2), and the Oligozoospermic Group (G3). Seminal malondialdehyde and Chitotriosidase-1 levels were measured by competitive Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: The study findings showed significantly higher levels of seminal fluid Chitotriosidase-1 found in the G2 group compared to the G3 and G1 groups. The seminal fluid malondialdehyde level for G1 was significantly lower than those for G2 and G3, which revealed a significant positive correlation between seminal fluid Chitotriosidase-1 activity and malondialdehyde levels (r = 0.37, P < 0.05) in the Asthenospermia Group. Conclusion: There is a correlation between seminal fluid Chitotriosidase-1 activity and malondialdehyde level in the Asthenospermia Group. Novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for the treatment of male infertility may result from our growing understanding of the roles played by Chitotriosidase-1 and malondialdehyde in male reproductive health. https://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/2395Chitotriosidase-1Male infertilityMalondialdehydeSeminal plasmaSperm quality
spellingShingle Ali S. Abdul Aziz
Hedef D. Elyaseen
Hussain K. Kadhem
Correlation between MDA Level and Chitotriosidase-1 Activity in Seminal Fluid of Iraqi Infertile Males
مجلة كلية الطب
Chitotriosidase-1
Male infertility
Malondialdehyde
Seminal plasma
Sperm quality
title Correlation between MDA Level and Chitotriosidase-1 Activity in Seminal Fluid of Iraqi Infertile Males
title_full Correlation between MDA Level and Chitotriosidase-1 Activity in Seminal Fluid of Iraqi Infertile Males
title_fullStr Correlation between MDA Level and Chitotriosidase-1 Activity in Seminal Fluid of Iraqi Infertile Males
title_full_unstemmed Correlation between MDA Level and Chitotriosidase-1 Activity in Seminal Fluid of Iraqi Infertile Males
title_short Correlation between MDA Level and Chitotriosidase-1 Activity in Seminal Fluid of Iraqi Infertile Males
title_sort correlation between mda level and chitotriosidase 1 activity in seminal fluid of iraqi infertile males
topic Chitotriosidase-1
Male infertility
Malondialdehyde
Seminal plasma
Sperm quality
url https://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/2395
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