Results: 152

Morphology of the spermatheca of Triatoma lecticularia (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) (Stal, 1859)

Braz. j. biol; 79 (1), 2019
Abstract Triatoma lecticularia (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) (Stal, 1859) is a potential vector of Chagas's disease and the comprehension of its reproductive biology is an important tool to control this insect. In the reproductive tract of female insects, the spermatheca plays a crucial role storing male sperm...

Protective Effect of Rosa Canina Extract Against Doxorubicin-induced Testicular Toxicity in Mice

Abstract The present study was aimed to investigate the in vivo effects of Rosa canina extract on doxorubicin-induced testicular toxicity in mice for the first time. Male NMRI mice were randomly divided into six treatment groups (10=per group) as follows: (I) vehicles, (II) doxorubicin alone (3 mg/kg, i....

Efecto in vitro de los suplementos vitamínicos que se venden como afrodisíacos sobre la movilidad espermática

Objetivo El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar el efecto in vitro de los suplementos vitamínicos que se venden como afrodisíacos sobre la movilidad espermática. Materiales y métodos Comprimidos de venta libre obtenidos en diferentes centros de venta de productos naturales y sexuales de la ciu...

Los parámetros espermáticos funcionales como factor pronóstico en ICSI: Experiencia de la ciudad de Medellín

Introducción La infertilidad por factor masculino afecta al 30% de las parejas infértiles y la evaluación seminal es crítica en las determinaciones que conllevan a un posible tratamiento con el fin de tener un resultado exitoso. Objetivo El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la relación que ex...

Torsión testicular, anticuerpos antiesperma y repercusión clínica

La torsión testicular es una patología que afecta directamente la calidad del esperma de los pacientes debido a la ruptura de la barrera hematotesticular, lo cual hace que se formen anticuerpos antiesperma, que inclusive afectan al testículo contralateral. Múltiples estudios tanto en modelos animales...

Ameliorative Effects of Thymoquinone on Sperm Parameters and Testosterone Level of Nicotine-Treated Sprague Dawley Rats

Abstract Thymoquinone (TQ), the main constituent of the volatile oil derived from Nigella sativa has shown pharmacological benefits against various diseases while nicotine is an active component in cigarette that is known to be detrimental. This study was conducted to assess the ameliorating effects of T...

Effects of Leucaena leucocephala (lamk. ) shoot tips plus young leaf extract containing mimosine on reproductive system of male rats

Int. j. morphol; 36 (3), 2018
This study aimed to determine the mimosine level and examine the male reproductive toxicity effects of Leucaena leucocephala (LL) shoot tips plus young leaf extract. Mimosine level in LL extract was determined by thin layer chromatography before administration in animals. Male rats were divided into cont...

Therapeutic effect of thymoquinone against methotrexate- induced damage on sperm parameters in mice

Int. j. morphol; 36 (2), 2018
Methotrexate drug is commonly used to treat cancer; it is known to cause reproductive damage. Thymoquinone, as a natural component of herbs has many healthy benefits shown in researches. The present study aimed to investigate probable therapeutic effects of Thymoquinone against Methotrexate-induced damag...

Methotrexate changes the testicular tyrosine phosphorylated protein expression and seminal vesicle epithelia of adult rats

Int. j. morphol; 36 (2), 2018
Methotrexate (MTX) is commonly used as a chemotherapy agent and immune system suppressant but its adverse effect on male reproductive system is still limited. This study aimed to investigate the effect of MTX on structure and functional proteins of testis and seminal vesicle. Adult male rats were divided...