ISSN:
1437-9813
Keywords:
Key words Cyclosporine
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Male fertility
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DNA flowcytometry
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Rats
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The effect of cyclosporine (CsA) on fertility has assumed greater importance with the increasing numbers of pediatric transplantations being performed all over the world. Conflicting reports on the effects of CsA on sex hormones are available. This experimental animal study was designed to examine the effect of CsA on testicular weight, sperm counts, seminiferous tubular diameter (STD), testicular morphology, DNA flowcytometry, sex hormone levels, and fertility in male rats. Those rats who received CsA (20 mg/kg per day) showed significant reductions in testicular weight (P 〈 0.05), sperm count (P 〈 0.01), Johnsen score (P 〈 0.05), STD (P 〈 0.01), serum testosterone levels (P 〈 0.05), haploid cell population (P 〈 0.001) in the testis, and fertility (P 〈 0.001) compared to those receiving CsA 10 mg/kg per day and control rats. These findings will have an important bearing for children receiving cyclosporine for long periods to guide the physician in optimally adjusting long-term treatment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003830050346
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