Mechanisms involved in reproductive damage caused by gossypol in rats and protective effects of vitamin E
Biol. Res; 48 (), 2015
BACKGROUND: Gossypol is a chemical present in the seeds of cotton plants (Gossypium sp.) that reduces fertility in farm animals. Vitamin E is an antioxidant and may help to protect cells and tissues against the deleterious effects of free radicals. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanisms of ...
Anticonceptivos Masculinos/farmacología, Fertilidad/efectos de los fármacos, Gosipol/farmacología, Vitamina E/farmacología, Gosipol/efectos adversos, Peroxidación de Lípido/efectos de los fármacos, Estrés Oxidativo/efectos de los fármacos, Espermatozoides/efectos de los fármacos, Glutatión Peroxidasa, Glutatión Reductasa, Malondialdehído, Ratas Wistar, Testículo/efectos de los fármacos