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Zachariou A, Mamoulakis C, Filiponi M, Dimitriadis F, Giannakis J, Skouros S, et al.
BMC Urol . 2018 Jun; 18(1):61. PMID: 29940933
Background: Αim of the study was to determine the effect of mirabegron, used for overactive bladder (OAB) treatment, on female sexual function. Methods: Eighty five sexually active women suffering from...
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Mamoulakis C, Avgenakis G, Gkatzoudi C, Duyker G, Zisis I, Heretis I, et al.
Exp Ther Med . 2017 Jun; 13(6):2960-2968. PMID: 28587367
The aim of the present study was to examine the seasonality of hypospadias in Greece in an attempt to elucidate the aetiology. All boys born between 1991-1998, who underwent hypospadias...
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Tsounapi P, Honda M, Dimitriadis F, Shimizu S, Shiomi T, Hikita K, et al.
Andrologia . 2017 Feb; 50(1). PMID: 28224697
Diabetes mellitus (DM) affects the male ejaculatory function. This study was designed to evaluate the role of oxidative stress in the development of diabetes-induced dysfunction of vas deferens (VD) in...
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Tsounapi P, Honda M, Dimitriadis F, Shimizu S, Hikita K, Muraoka K, et al.
Andrology . 2016 Jan; 4(2):297-305. PMID: 26757429
Cryptorchidism, a common anomaly of the male genitalia, affects 2-4% of male infants. The post-fertilization effects of unilateral cryptorchidism model in the rat and the effects of antioxidant treatment were...
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Mamoulakis C, Georgiou I, Dimitriadis F, Tsounapi P, Giannakis I, Chatzikyriakidou A, et al.
Andrologia . 2015 Mar; 46(9):986-96. PMID: 25728210
This study investigated the hypothesis that genetic alterations of the human insulin-like 3 (INSL3) gene are associated with testicular maldescent (TMD). Genomic DNA was extracted and amplified from peripheral blood...
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Mamoulakis C, Georgiou I, Dimitriadis F, Tsounapi P, Koukos S, Antypas S, et al.
Andrologia . 2012 Nov; 45(6):409-16. PMID: 23113875
The aim of the study was to investigate the hypothesis that Y chromosome microdeletions are directly implicated in testicular maldescent. Genomic DNA was extracted from the peripheral blood of 292...
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Lazaros L, Xita N, Takenaka A, Sofikitis N, Makrydimas G, Stefos T, et al.
Andrologia . 2012 Sep; 45(5):339-44. PMID: 23013557
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), interacting with its receptor (FSHR), participates in the production of spermatozoa and androgens. Androgens exert their effects on male sex determination, development and sperm production by binding...
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Lazaros L, Xita N, Takenaka A, Sofikitis N, Makrydimas G, Stefos T, et al.
Hum Reprod . 2012 Sep; 27(12):3385-92. PMID: 23001776
Study Question: Does synergism between AR(CAG)(n) and CYP19(TTTA)(n) polymorphisms influence the quality of sperm? Summary Answer: AR(CAG)(n) and CYP19(TTTA)(n) polymorphisms had a synergistic effect on sperm concentration and motility. What...
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Grivas N, Hastazeris K, Kafarakis V, Tsimaris I, Xousianitis Z, Makatsori A, et al.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev . 2012 May; 13(3):999-1002. PMID: 22631687
Epirus is a rural area of North-Western Greece. We reviewed data from 4 hospitals for 4.975 patients who underwent prostate biopsy in Epirus in the twelve year period from 1999...
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Mamoulakis C, Sofikitis N, Tsounapi P, Vlachopoulou E, Chatzikyriakidou A, Antypas S, et al.
Andrologia . 2012 May; 45(1):40-5. PMID: 22591465
The aim of this family-based study was to investigate the potential association/genetic linkage of the (TAAAA)n polymorphism of sex hormone-binding globulin gene proximal promoter with testicular maldescent (TMD). Genomic DNA...