Publications
Information about journal articles, updated at 15-12-2024, from platform CIÊNCIAVITAE.
Do sperm need to sleep? An overview on the impact of sleep disturbances on male (in)fertility
Amaral, Sandra, Sleep medicine reviews. 2024. submitted Sleep medicine reviews
New insights on sperm function in male infertility of unknown origin: a multimodal approach
Pacheco, Rita; Cristo, Maria I., Biomolecules . 10. 13. 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13101462 . Biomolecules 2023, 13(10), 1462; https://doi.org/10.3390/biom13101462 . published Biomolecules
Why some couples can not have children
Amaral, Sandra; Escada-Rebelo, S.; Cristo, Maria I.; Ramalho-Santos, João; Varela Amaral, Sara; Silva, Andreia, Frontiers for young minds. 1107336. 11. 2023. doi: 10.3389/frym.2023.1107336 . published Frontiers for young minds
Prevalence and impact of antisperm antibodies in semen quality and male reproductive health aspects: a 10-year retrospective study
Silva, Andreia; Amaral, Sandra; Ramalho-Santos, João; Schlatt, S.; Schubert, Maria; Kliesch, Sabine, Fertility and Sterility. 2023. submitted Fertility and Sterility
Metabolic characterization of human sperm cells using the Seahorse metabolic flux analyzer
Freitas-Martins, Artur; Cristo, Maria I.; Sousa, Maria Inês; Ramalho-Santos, João; Amaral, Sandra, Andrology . 2023. DOI:10.1111/andr.13486 . published Andrology
MITOCHONDRIA-TARGETED COMPOUNDS TO ASSESS AND IMPROVE HUMAN SPERM FUNCTION
Escada-Rebelo, Sara; Cristo, Maria Inês; Ramalho-Santos, Joao; Amaral, Sandra, Antioxidants & Redox Signaling. 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/ars.2021.0238 . 10.1089/ars.2021.0238 . published Antioxidants & Redox Signaling
The impact of antisperm antibodies on human male reproductive function: an update
Silva, Andreia Filipa; Ramalho-Santos, João; Amaral, Sandra, Reproduction. R55 - R71. 4. 162. 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/rep-21-0123 . 10.1530/rep-21-0123 . published Reproduction
Can Antidiabetic Drugs Improve Male Reproductive (Dys)Function Associated with Diabetes?
Tavares, Renata S.; Escada-Rebelo, Sara; Sousa, Maria Inês; Silva, Andreia; Ramalho-Santos, João; Amaral, Sandra, Current Medicinal Chemistry. 4191 - 4222. 22. 26. 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867325666181101111404 . 10.2174/0929867325666181101111404 . published Current Medicinal Chemistry
Raman micro-spectroscopy analysis of different sperm regions: a species comparison
Amaral, Sandra; Da Costa, Raul; Wübbeling, Frank; Redmann, Klaus; Schlatt, S, MHR: Basic science of reproductive medicine. 185 - 202. 4. 24. 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/molehr/gax071 . 10.1093/molehr/gax071 . published MHR: Basic science of reproductive medicine
Can we induce spermatogenesis in the domestic cat using an in vitro tissue culture approach?
Silva, Andreia; Escada-Rebelo, S.; Amaral, Sandra; Tavares, Renata S.; Schlatt, S; Ramalho-Santos, João; Mota, Paula C, PLoS ONE. 2. 13. 2018. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85041519878&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1371/journal.pone.0191912 . published PLoS ONE
Spectral features of nuclear DNA in human sperm assessed by Raman Microspectroscopy: Effects of UV-irradiation and hydration
da Costa, Raul; Amaral, Sandra; Redmann, Klaus; Kliesch, S; Schlatt, S., PloS one. e0207786 - e0207786. 11. 13. 2018. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85056802974&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1371/journal.pone.0207786 . published PloS one
Antidiabetic therapies and male reproductive function: where do we stand? (top dowloaded paper in 2018 on Reproduction Journal)
Tavares, Renata S.; Escada-Rebelo, Sara; Silva, Andreia; Sousa, Maria Inês; Ramalho-Santos, João; Amaral, Sandra, Reproduction (Cambridge, England). R13 - R37. 1. 155. 2017. http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/28993453 . 10.1530/rep-17-0390 . published Reproduction (Cambridge, England)
High glucose levels affect spermatogenesis: an in vitro approach.
Tavares, Renata S.; Portela, J; Sousa, Maria Inês; Mota, Paula C; Ramalho-Santos, João; Amaral, Sandra, Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 1369 - 1378. 7. 29. 2017. http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/27264729 . 10.1071/rd15475 . published Reproduction, Fertility and Development
Mitochondrial Functionality and Chemical Compound Action on Sperm Function
Amaral, Sandra; Tavares, Renata S.; Baptista, Marta; Sousa, Maria Inês; Silva, Andreia; Escada-Rebelo, Sara; Paiva, Carla; Ramalho-Santos, João, Current Medicinal Chemistry. 3575 - 3606. 31. 23. 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0929867323666160425113518 . 10.2174/0929867323666160425113518 . published Current Medicinal Chemistry
Spermatogonial stem cell organization in felid testis as revealed by Dolichos biflorus lectin.
Escada-Rebelo, Sara; Silva, Andreia; Amaral, Sandra; Tavares, Renata S.; Paiva, Carla; Schlatt, S; Ramalho-Santos, João; Mota, Paula C, Andrology. 1159 - 1168. 6. 4. 2016. http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/27317258 . 10.1111/andr.12223 . published Andrology
In vitro exposure to the organochlorine p,p'-DDE affects functional human sperm parameters
Tavares, Renata S.; Amaral, Sandra; Paiva, Carla; Baptista, Marta; Ramalho-Santos, João, Chemosphere. 443 - 446. 120. 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.08.075 . 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.08.075 . published Chemosphere
High glucose concentrations per se do not adversely affect human sperm function in vitro
Portela, Joana; Tavares, Renata S.; Mota, Paula C; Ramalho-Santos, João; Amaral, Sandra, REPRODUCTION. 77 - 84. 1. 150. 2015. http://dx.doi.org/10.1530/rep-15-0100 . 10.1530/rep-15-0100 . published REPRODUCTION
Concentration-dependent Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) effects on ROS production, energy status, and human sperm function
Sousa, Maria Inês; Amaral, Sandra; Tavares, Renata S.; Paiva, Carla; Ramalho-Santos, João, Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine. 72 - 79. 2. 60. 2014. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84901672805&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.3109/19396368.2013.867380 . published Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine
Mitochondria and mammalian reproduction
Ramalho-Santos, João; Amaral, Sandra, Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 74 - 84. 1-2. 379. 2013. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84884535027&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1016/j.mce.2013.06.005 . published Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology
Aging and male reproductive function: a mitochondrial perspective.
Amaral, Sandra; Ramalho-Santos, João, 181 - 187. S5. 2013. http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/23277044 . 10.2741/s365 . published
UVB irradiation as a tool to assess ROS-induced damage in human spermatozoa
Amaral, Sandra; Redmann, Klaus; Sanchez, V.; Mallidis, Con; Ramalho-Santos, João; Schlatt, S, Andrology. 707 - 714. 5. 1. 2013. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84883044268&partnerID=MN8TOARS . 10.1111/j.2047-2927.2013.00098.x . published Andrology
Aging, Mitochondria and Male Reproductive Function
Amaral, Sandra; Ramalho-Santos, João, Current Aging Sciencee. 165 - 173. 3. 2. 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874609810902030165 . 10.2174/1874609810902030165 . published Current Aging Sciencee
Mitochondrial functionality in reproduction: from gonads and gametes to embryos and embryonic stem cells
Ramalho-Santos, João; Varum, Sandra; Amaral, Sandra; Mota, Paula C; Ana Paula Sousa; Amaral, Alexandra, Human Reproduction Update. 553 - 572. 5. 15. 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/humupd/dmp016 . 10.1093/humupd/dmp016 . published Human Reproduction Update
Mitochondrial bioenergetics of testicular cells from the domestic cat (Felis catus)- A model for endangered species
Mota, Paula C; Amaral, Sandra; Martins, Luís; de Lourdes Pereira, Maria; Oliveira, Paulo; Ramalho-Santos, João, Reproductive Toxicology. 111 - 116. 2. 27. 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.reprotox.2009.01.008 . 10.1016/j.reprotox.2009.01.008 . published Reproductive Toxicology
Testicular mitochondrial alterations in untreated streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
Amaral, Sandra; Mota, Paula C; Lacerda, Beatriz; Alves, Marco; Pereira, Maria de Lourdes; Oliveira, Paulo; Ramalho-Santos, João, Mitochondrion. 41 - 50. 1. 9. 2009. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mito.2008.11.005 . 10.1016/j.mito.2008.11.005 . published Mitochondrion
Diabetes and the Impairment of Reproductive Function: Possible Role of Mitochondria and Reactive Oxygen Species
Ramalho-Santos, João; Amaral, Sandra; Oliveira, Paulo, Current Diabetes Reviews. 46 - 54. 1. 4. 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157339908783502398 . 10.2174/157339908783502398 . published Current Diabetes Reviews
Testicular aging involves mitochondrial dysfunction as well as an increase in UCP2 levels and proton leak
Amaral, Sandra; Mota, Paula C; Rodrigues, Ana Sofia; Martins, Luís; Oliveira, Paulo; Ramalho-Santos, João, FEBS Letters. 4191 - 4196. 30. 582. 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.febslet.2008.11.020 . 10.1016/j.febslet.2008.11.020 . published FEBS Letters
Effects of hyperglycemia on sperm and testicular cells of Goto-Kakizaki and streptozotocin-treated rat models for diabetes
Amaral, Sandra; Moreno, António J.; Santos, Maria Sancha; Seiça, Raquel; Ramalho-Santos, João, Theriogenology. 2056 - 2067. 9. 66. 2006. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2006.06.006 . 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2006.06.006 . published Theriogenology
5 28 out of 28 Publications
All projects
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2021 - 2025
SR&TD Project - SCHL 394/16-1 " Biochemical and physiological characterization of human spermatozoa using novel optical technologies - A new understanding of sperm functional competence" (400k|3yrs| DGF)
SCHL 394/16-1
Researcher
Universitätsklinikum Münster Centrum für Reproduktionsmedizin und Andrologie
Funders: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
2018 - 2022
SR&TD Project - PTDC/MEC-AND/28599/2017 |(POCI-01-0145-FEDER-028599) (236.679,81 eur, 3 Years, FCT): "Searching for novel biomarkers in unknown origin (UOMI) male infertility"
PTDC/MEC-AND/28599/2017
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular
Funders: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2016/01 - 2017/12
Cooperation Project- AI A06/16 (4000 eur, 2 Years, CRUP_DAAD) : "Pesquisa de novos biomarcadores para a infertilidade masculina inexplicada"
AI06/ 16
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular; Universitätsklinikum Münster Centrum für Reproduktionsmedizin und Andrologie
Funders: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst; CRUP (Conselho de Reitores das Universidades Portuguesas-Portuguese Council of University Rectors)
2013 - 2015
Cooperation project: Bilateral exchanging program between FCT and DAAD. "Fertility preservation in endangered felids"
n/a
Researcher
Universitätsklinikum Münster Centrum für Reproduktionsmedizin und Andrologie
Funders: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst; Fundação para a Ciencia e Tecnologia
2013/01 - 2014/12
Exploratory project - EXPL/BEX-BCM/0224/2012 (48.132 eur, 1.5 year, FCT):"Novel insights into the reproductive dysfunction in diabetes: 3D dimensional analysis of spermatogenesis and analysis of mitochondria status through Confocal Raman Microscopy"
EXPL/BEX-BCM/0224/2012
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular
Funders: Fundação para a Ciencia e Tecnologia
2012 - 2015
PTDC/EBB-EBI/120634/2010 "Metabolic modulation as a tool to create and propagate pluripotent stem cell lines"
PTDC/EBB-EBI/120634/2010
Other
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular
Funders: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2012 - 2015
PTDC/QUI-BIQ/120652/2010 "Role of the pyruvate dehydrogenase Kinase metabolic swith in pluripotency insights into cancer and stem cell biology"
PTDC/QUI-BIQ/120652/2010
Other
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular
Funders: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2012 - 2015
PTDC/CVT/119477/2010:"New strategies to recover fertility and genetic variability of endangered felids: development of xenografting and spermatogonial stem cell transplantation in domestic cat as model for endangered felids"
PTDC/CVT/119477/2010
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular
Funders: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2010 - 2013
PTDC/EBB-EBI/101114/2008 " Metabolism as a modulator of stem cell pluripotency and differentiation"
PTDC/EBB-EBI/101114/2008
Other
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Neurociências e Biologia Celular
Funders: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2006 - 2008
III/BIO/50/2005 "What makes a good spermatozoon? a trans-specific perspective" University of coimbra, Instituto de investigação interdisciplinar
III/BIO/50/2005
Other
Universidade de Coimbra
Funders: Universidade de Coimbra
5 10 out of 10 projects
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