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Dcunha R, Kumari S, Najar MA, Aravind A, Suvarna KS, Hanumappa A, Mutalik SP, Mutalik S, Kalthur SG, Rajanikant GK, Siddiqui S, Alrumman S, Alamri SAM, Raghu SV, Adiga SK, Kannan N, Thottethodi Subrahmanya KP, Kalthur G. High doses of GrassOut Max poses reproductive hazard by affecting male reproductive function and early embryogenesis in Swiss albino mice. CHEMOSPHERE 2023:139215. [PMID: 37336444 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/21/2023]
Abstract
Clethodim is a widely used and approved class II herbicide, with little information about its impact on the reproductive system. Herein, we investigated the male reproductive toxicity of clethodim using a mouse model. GrassOut Max (26% clethodim-equivalent) or 50 mg kg-1 body weight analytical grade clethodim (≥90%) were given orally to male mice for 10 d in varying doses. All parameters were assessed at 35 d from the first day of treatment. Significant decrease in testicular weight, decreased germ cell population, elevated DNA damage in testicular cells and lower serum testosterone level was observed post clethodim-equivalent exposure. Epididymal spermatozoa were characterized with significant decrease in motility, elevated DNA damage, abnormal morphology, chromatin immaturity and, decreased acetylated-lysine of sperm proteins. In the testicular cells of clethodim-equivalent treated mice, the expression of Erβ and Gper was significantly higher. Proteomic analysis revealed lower metabolic activity, poor sperm-oocyte binding potential and defective mitochondrial electron transport in spermatozoa of clethodim-equivalent treated mice. Further, fertilizing ability of spermatozoa was compromised and resulted in defective preimplantation embryo development. Together, our data suggest that clethodim exposure risks male reproductive function and early embryogenesis in Swiss albino mice via endocrine disrupting function.
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- Reyon Dcunha
- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Center, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, 575018, India
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- Center for Systems Biology and Molecular Medicine, Yenepoya Research Center, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, 575018, India
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- Division of Clinical Embryology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- School of Biotechnology, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Calicut, Kerala, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, 11362, Saudi Arabia
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- Neurogenetics Lab, Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri, 574199, Karnataka, India
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- Division of Clinical Embryology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- Division of Experimental Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA; Center for Regenerative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA; Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India.
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Saikia Q, Hazarika A, Kalita JC. Isoliquiritigenin ameliorates paroxetine-induced sexual dysfunction in male albino mice. Reprod Toxicol 2023; 117:108341. [PMID: 36740106 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2023.108341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
Abstract
Paroxetine (PRX), a widely prescribed antidepressant, often leads to sexual dysfunction. The available management options such as sildenafil (SDF), are associated with side effects. The present study investigates the fertility-boosting properties of isoliquiritigenin (ISL) on PRX-induced sexual dysfunction in male mice. We allocated fertile mice into six different groups (n = 5): group I- DMSO; group II- PRX; group III- co-administered PRX and SDF; group IV- ISL alone; group V- co-administered PRX and ISL (low dose); and, group VI- co-administered PRX and ISL (high dose). 14 days post treatment, animals were sacrificed, and the weights of the testis and epididymis were evaluated. Furthermore, sperm parameters, testicular and epididymal antioxidant levels, serum testosterone and nitric oxide (NO) levels, histoarchitecture of testis and epididymis, and markers of cellular toxicity were assessed. Results revealed that the PRX administration reduced organ weights, sperm count, intact acrosome, catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione (GSH), serum testosterone, and NO levels, and increased sperm abnormalities and MDA levels (a biomarker for lipid peroxidation). Additionally, we observed damage in the testis and epididymis. The toxicity biomarker study revealed a higher concentration of SGOT, SGPT, and ALP enzymes in the PRX-treated group. However, the co-administration of PRX with ISL ameliorated the adverse effect of PRX on the parameters mentioned above. The PRX+ISL (high) results were almost at par with the PRX+SDF group. The group that received ISL alone showed overall improvements. In conclusion, our comprehensive panel of tests indicates that ISL could be helpful in managing sexual dysfunction.
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- Queen Saikia
- Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India.
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- Tyagbir Hem Baruah College, Jamugurihat, Sonitpur, Assam, India
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Shai K, Lebelo SL, Ng'ambi JW, Mabelebele M, Sebola NA. A review of the possibilities of utilising medicinal plants in improving the reproductive performance of male ruminants. ALL LIFE 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/26895293.2022.2147225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- K. Shai
- Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa
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- Department of Life and Consumer Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Agricultural Economics and Animal Production, University of Limpopo, Sovenga, South Africa
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- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Agriculture and Animal Health, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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Adana MY, Imam A, Bello AA, Sunmonu OE, Alege EP, Onigbolabi OG, Salihu Ajao M. Oral thymoquinone modulates cyclophosphamide‐induced testicular toxicity in adolescent Wistar rats. Andrologia 2022; 54:e14368. [DOI: 10.1111/and.14368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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- Misturah Y. Adana
- Department of Anatomy Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences College of Health Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences College of Health Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences College of Health Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences College of Health Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences College of Health Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences College of Health Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria
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- Department of Anatomy Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences College of Health Sciences University of Ilorin Ilorin Nigeria
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Poojary KK, Nayak G, Vasani A, Kumari S, Dcunha R, Kunhiraman JP, Gopalan D, Rao RR, Mutalik S, Kalthur SG, Murari MS, Raghu SV, Adiga SK, Kalthur G. Curcumin nanocrystals attenuate cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity in mice. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2021; 433:115772. [PMID: 34715073 DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2021.115772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The cancer therapy using cyclophosphamide (CP) has been associated with adverse effects on the testicular function that raises concerns about the future fertility potential among cancer survivors. Curcumin, a polyphenol, has shown to possess a plethora of biological functions including tissue protective effects. In the present study, we investigated the protective effects of curcumin nanocrystals (NC) in mitigation of CP-induced testicular toxicity. Healthy adult (8-10 week) and prepubertal (2 week) male Swiss albino mice were injected with a single dose of CP (200 mg/kg) intraperitoneally (i.p). NC (4 mg/kg, i.p.) was administered every alternate day, for 35 days in adult mice while, a single dose of NC was injected intraperitoneally to prepubertal mice 1 h prior to CP. Administration of multiple doses of NC ameliorated CP-induced testicular toxicity in adult mice, which was evident from the improved sperm functional competence, sperm chromatin condensation, seminiferous tubule architecture and decreased apoptosis in testicular cells. Further, administration of NC 1 h prior to CP in prepubertal mice modulated the expression of genes pertaining to proliferation, pluripotency, DNA damage and DNA repair in spermatogonial cells at 24 h after the treatment. Overall, these results suggest that NC could be a promising chemoprotective agent, which can have potential application in male fertility preservation.
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- Keerthana Karunakar Poojary
- Division of Clinical Embryology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- DST PURSE Program, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri 574199, Karnataka, India
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- Neurogenetics Lab, Department of Applied Zoology, Mangalore University, Mangalagangotri 574199, Karnataka, India
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- Division of Clinical Embryology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Division of Reproductive Biology, Department of Reproductive Science, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India.
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Wang Y, Bai L, Zhang J, Li H, Yang W, Li M. Lepidium draba L. leaves extract ameliorated cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity by modulation of ROS-dependent Keap1/Nrf2/HO1, Bax/Bcl2/p53/caspase-3, and inflammatory signaling pathways. J Food Biochem 2021; 45:e13987. [PMID: 34730245 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.13987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effects of Lepidium draba L. extract on cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced oxidative damages to testes in rats using sex hormones, antioxidant properties, inflammatory, and apoptotic pathways. Six groups of male Wistar rats (n = 6/group) received distilled water (NC), CP (100 mg kg-1 day-1 /intraperitoneal), CP with L. draba extract [100 (LDCP 100), 200 (LDCP 200), and 400 (LDCP 400) mg/kg/day/orally] and also only L. draba extract [400 (LD400) mg/kg/day/orally] in 35 days. On day 36 of the study, sperm parameters, serum levels of sex hormones, antioxidant enzyme activity, nitric oxide levels, and inflammatory cytokines and also testicular tissue (ferric reducing antioxidant power and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances levels and expression of ROS-dependent pro/anti-apoptotic pathways) were evaluated. In L. draba-treated groups, especially doses of 200 and 400, in addition to improving sperm parameters and sex hormones (Increased levels of all three hormones luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and testosterone), serum antioxidant (catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase activity increased and nitric oxide levels decreased), and anti-inflammatory properties (levels of IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β decreased and MIF and TGF-β increased) also showed modification. By strengthening the anti-apoptotic pathway of Keap1/Nrf2/HO1 and inhibiting the apoptotic pathway of Bax/Bcl2/p53/caspase-3, L. draba maintains the structure and function of testicular tissue so that eventually p53-positive testicular cells are reduced and Bcl-2-positive cells increased. L. draba can help to maintain sexual potency and fertility in patients undergoing chemotherapy by controlling their apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant pathways. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Lepidium draba have considerable antioxidant properties and can help to maintain sexual potency and fertility in patients undergoing chemotherapy by controlling their apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant pathways. The present results are useful to find a suitable supplement for improving the sexual performance of patients treated with chemotherapy drugs.
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- Yanbo Wang
- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China.,Inner Mongolia Engineering and Technical Research Center for Personalized Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Food Engineering, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, China
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Effects of chemotherapeutic agents on male germ cells and possible ameliorating impact of antioxidants. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 142:112040. [PMID: 34416630 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Treatment of cancer in young adults is associated with several side effects, particularly in the reproductive system. Detrimental effects of chemotherapy on the germ cells depend on many factors including primary semen parameters, the way of drug administration, the kind and dose of chemotherapeutic regimens, and the phase of spermatogenesis during the time of drug administration. Lack of appropriate fertility preservation treatments particularly in the affected children necessitates the introduction of methods to amend the harmful effects of chemotherapeutic agents on male germ cells. Several studies have assessed the toxic effects of chemotherapeutic agents in rodent models and tested a number of antioxidants to evaluate their possible impact on the preservation of sperm cells. In the present manuscript, we describe the effects of the mostly investigated chemotherapeutic drugs in this regard i.e., cisplatin, doxorubicin, paclitaxel, 5-fluorouracil, and cyclophosphamide. As several in vivo and in vitro studies have shown the impact of antioxidants on chemotherapy-induced damage of sperms, we also describe the protective effects of antioxidants in this regard.
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Kumari S, Dcunha R, Sanghvi SP, Nayak G, Kalthur SG, Raut SY, Mutalik S, Siddiqui S, Alrumman SA, Adiga SK, Kalthur G. Organophosphorus pesticide quinalphos (Ekalux 25 E.C.) reduces sperm functional competence and decreases the fertilisation potential in Swiss albino mice. Andrologia 2021; 53:e14115. [PMID: 34014595 DOI: 10.1111/and.14115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Quinalphos (QP) is one of the most commonly used organophosphate pesticide for agriculture. In this study, adult Swiss albino male mice were orally administered with 0.25, 0.5 and 1.0 mg/kg of QP (Ekalux 25 E.C.) for ten consecutive days and the reproductive function was assessed at 35 and 70 days after QP treatment. At highest dose (1.0 mg/kg), QP exposure resulted in significant decrease in motility and increase in sperm head defects and DNA damage. Pharmacokinetic data showed a threefold increase in concentration of QP in the testis as compared to serum. QP was detectable in testes even after 24 hr of administration indicating slow clearance from tissue. In addition, high oestradiol, low testosterone level with a parallel increase in aromatase and cytochrome P450 transcript levels was observed. Significant decrease in fertilisation, lower blastocyst rate and poor blastocyst quality was observed when spermatozoa collected from QP exposed mice were subjected to in vitro fertilisation. In conclusion, exposure of QP to male mice decreases the sperm functional competence and fertilising ability, which appears to be mediated through elevated oxidative stress and altered steroidogenesis in testes.
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- Sandhya Kumari
- Department of Clinical Embryology, Central Research Lab, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Central Research Lab, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Central Research Lab, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Central Research Lab, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Abha
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, King Khalid University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Abha
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Central Research Lab, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Central Research Lab, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
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Dcunha R, Hussein RS, Ananda H, Kumari S, Adiga SK, Kannan N, Zhao Y, Kalthur G. Current Insights and Latest Updates in Sperm Motility and Associated Applications in Assisted Reproduction. Reprod Sci 2020; 29:7-25. [PMID: 33289064 PMCID: PMC7721202 DOI: 10.1007/s43032-020-00408-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Spermatozoon is a motile cell with a special ability to travel through the woman’s reproductive tract and fertilize an oocyte. To reach and penetrate the oocyte, spermatozoa should possess progressive motility. Therefore, motility is an important parameter during both natural and assisted conception. The global trend of progressive reduction in the number and motility of healthy spermatozoa in the ejaculate is associated with increased risk of infertility. Therefore, developing approaches for maintaining or enhancing human sperm motility has been an important area of investigation. In this review we discuss the physiology of sperm, molecular pathways regulating sperm motility, risk factors affecting sperm motility, and the role of sperm motility in fertility outcomes. In addition, we discuss various pharmacological agents and biomolecules that can enhance sperm motility in vitro and in vivo conditions to improve assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes. This article opens dialogs to help toxicologists, clinicians, andrologists, and embryologists in understanding the mechanism of factors influencing sperm motility and various management strategies to improve treatment outcomes.
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- Reyon Dcunha
- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assiut University, Assiut City, Egypt
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India
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- Division of Experimental Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.,Center for Regenerative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.,Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.,Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, India. .,Division of Experimental Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
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Delessard M, Saulnier J, Dumont L, Rives-Feraille A, Rives N, Rondanino C. Paradoxical risk of reduced fertility after exposure of prepubertal mice to vincristine or cyclophosphamide at low gonadotoxic doses in humans. Sci Rep 2020; 10:17859. [PMID: 33082498 PMCID: PMC7576200 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-74862-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
Abstract
Cancer treatment can have long-term side effects in cured patients and infertility is one of them. Given the urgency of diagnosis in children with cancer, the toxicity of treatments on the gonad was overshadowed for a long time. In the present study, prepubertal mice were treated by vincristine or cyclophosphamide commonly used in acute leukaemia treatment. The prepubertal exposure to cyclophosphamide, at a low gonadotoxic dose in humans (< 3.5 g/m2), led to morphological alterations of prepubertal testicular tissue. An increased proportion of spermatozoa with hypocondensed chromatin and oxidized DNA associated with decreased fertility were uncovered at adulthood. Short- and long-term morphological alterations of the testicular tissue, disturbed progression of spermatogenesis along with increased proportions of isolated flagella and spermatozoa with fragmented DNA were evidenced in vincristine-treated mice. Moreover, the fertility of mice exposed to vincristine was severely affected despite being considered low-risk for fertility in humans. Paternal exposure to vincristine or cyclophosphamide before puberty had no impact on offspring development. Contrary to the current gonadotoxic risk classification, our results using a mouse model show that vincristine and cyclophosphamide (< 3.5 g/m2) present a high gonadotoxic risk when administered before the initiation of spermatogenesis.
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- Marion Delessard
- Department of Reproductive Biology-CECOS, EA 4308 "Gametogenesis and Gamete Quality", Rouen University Hospital, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology-CECOS, EA 4308 "Gametogenesis and Gamete Quality", Rouen University Hospital, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology-CECOS, EA 4308 "Gametogenesis and Gamete Quality", Rouen University Hospital, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology-CECOS, EA 4308 "Gametogenesis and Gamete Quality", Rouen University Hospital, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology-CECOS, EA 4308 "Gametogenesis and Gamete Quality", Rouen University Hospital, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, 76000, Rouen, France
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- Department of Reproductive Biology-CECOS, EA 4308 "Gametogenesis and Gamete Quality", Rouen University Hospital, Normandie Univ, UNIROUEN, 76000, Rouen, France.
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Shah KH, Oza MJ. Comprehensive Review of Bioactive and Molecular Aspects of Moringa Oleifera Lam. FOOD REVIEWS INTERNATIONAL 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/87559129.2020.1813755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Kaushal H. Shah
- Department of Pharmacognosy, SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, SVKM’s Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, India
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Nayak G, Rao A, Mullick P, Mutalik S, Kalthur SG, Adiga SK, Kalthur G. Ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves alleviate cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity by improving endocrine function and modulating cell specific gene expression in mouse testis. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2020; 259:112922. [PMID: 32422360 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.112922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Moringa oleifera Lam. is known for its nutritional and ethno medicinal values due to the presence of wide array of phytochemicals with multiple biological activities. We have previously reported that ethanolic extract of Moringa oleifera leaves (MOE) ameliorated cyclophosphamide (CP)-induced testicular toxicity and improved functional integrity of spermatozoa as well as spermatogenic cells. AIM OF THE STUDY The present study was planned to investigate whether the mitigation of CP-induced testicular toxicity by MOE is mediated via modulation of endocrine profile, genes associated with function of different cell types and enhancement of DNA repair response in spermatogonial cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS Adult Swiss albino mice (8 week) were injected with CP (100 mg/kg, one dose in a week for 3 weeks) and MOE (100 mg/kg, 5 doses in a week for 4 weeks) either alone or in combination intraperitoneally. At 35 day post CP injection (first dose), the functional characteristics such as count, motility, head morphology and DNA integrity were assessed in epididymal spermatozoa. Key reproductive hormones like testosterone, follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Inhibin B concentration were analyzed in serum and testis. In addition, mRNA expression of genes pertaining to the function of Leydig, Sertoli and spermatogonial cells as well as antioxidant enzymes were evaluated in the testis. To understand the DNA damage and repair process in germ cells, prepubertal (2 week) mice were administered with single dose of CP (200 mg/kg) and/or MOE (100 mg/kg) and analyzed for expression of DNA damage (γ-H2AX, P53 and Caspase3) and repair genes (Rad51 and Ku80) in isolated spermatogonial cells at various time points after treatment. RESULTS CP administration resulted in decrease in count, motility and increase in morphological defects and DNA damage in spermatozoa. Testosterone level was marginally decreased while there was a significant increase in FSH (p < 0.001) and decrease in inhibin B (p < 0.05) observed in CP treated mice. Administration of MOE prior to CP, improved sperm functional characteristics, decreased FSH and increased inhibin B levels. Expression of Abp was down-regulated while Transferrin, Fshr and Gata4 (Sertoli cell specific genes) were up-regulated in testis treated with CP. Administration of CP down-regulated the expression of Oct4 and Ddx4 (Spermatogonia specific genes). MOE administration was shown to ameliorate CP-induced damage by modulating the expression of genes specific to Sertoli and spermatogenic cells. Furthermore, MOE treatment reduced CP-induced DNA damage as evident from lower percentage of γ-H2AX positive spermatogonial cells. CONCLUSION Administration of MOE mitigated CP-induced testicular damage by improving blood and, intra-testicular hormonal milieu as well as modulating the expression of genes pertaining to Sertoli and spermatogonial cells.
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- Guruprasad Nayak
- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India.
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Effect of diluent sugars on capacitation status and acrosome reaction of spermatozoa in buck semen at refrigerated temperature. Trop Anim Health Prod 2020; 52:3409-3415. [PMID: 32918161 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02374-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/07/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to explore the possibility of a better sugar suitable for storage of goat semen at refrigerated temperature. MATERIALS AND METHOD For this experiment, semen was collected from eight Jakhrana bucks maintained at Jakhrana unit, ICAR-CIRG, at twice a week interval using artificial vagina. Collected semen was preliminary evaluated, and better semen samples were pooled and divided into two parts. One part of the pooled semen was diluted in egg yolk, Tris, citric acid, and fructose diluter, whereas second part was diluted in egg yolk, Tris, citric acid, and glucose diluter. Then semen samples were kept in equilibration chamber for 4 h at 5 °C after proper dilution. Both the semen samples were evaluated for viability, motility, plasma membrane integrity, sperm abnormality, lipid peroxidation, acrosomal integrity, and capacitation status at 0 h, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h after dilution. RESULTS Significantly (P < 0.05) higher motility was observed at 24 h in extender containing glucose as compared with extender containing fructose but motility was decreased at 48 h and 72 h. Number of capacitated sperm increased significantly (P < 0.05) and acrosomal integrity was decreased significantly (P < 0.05) at 72 h in extender containing glucose. The other parameters like viability and plasma membrane integrity were decreased significantly (P < 0.05) at 72 h and lipid peroxidation as well as sperm abnormality increased significantly (P < 0.05) in extender containing glucose. CONCLUSION From this study, it can be concluded that fructose is better diluent sugar for refrigerated storage of buck semen.
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Namoju R, Chilaka NK, Beda DP, Avanapu SR. Pre-pubertal cyclophosphamide exposure-induced mutilation in spermatogenesis, steroidogenesis and testicular architecture in SD rat: Protection from an alternative herbal viagra. Rev Int Androl 2020; 19:177-186. [PMID: 32682734 DOI: 10.1016/j.androl.2020.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Revised: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The children and adolescents with cancer who are getting remission and becoming long-term survivals are at high risk of impaired fertility. Cyclophosphamide (CP), the most frequently used drug for childhood-cancers causes various types of reproductive toxicity. We aimed at evaluating protective role of chlorophytum borivillianum (CB) extract against pre-pubertal CP exposure-induced testicular toxicity in rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty male pre-pubertal SD rats aged postnatal day (PND) 24 were divided into 5 groups. Group-I (control), group-II (CP), and group-III (CB) received normal saline (NS), CP15mg/kg/day and CB200mg/kg/day respectively during PND29-42; group-IV and group-V received CB100mg/kg/day and CB200mg/kg/day respectively along with CP15mg/kg/day for the same period. Half of the rats from each group were sacrificed on PND43 (puberty) to evaluate alterations in oxidative stress parameters and histopathology. Remaining rats were sacrificed on PND63 (young adult age) and sperm analysis (density, motility, viability, and morphology), hormonal (Testosterone, Luteinizing hormone, Follicle stimulating hormone) estimation and histomorphometrical evaluation was done. Co-administration of CB have shown a dose-dependent and significant improvement in anomalies caused by CP as compared to rats received CP only. RESULTS CP treatment led to significant decrease in body weight gain, organ weights, oxidative defense mechanisms, hormone levels, steroidogenesis, spermatogenesis, sperm parameters and increase in oxidative stress, percentage of sperm abnormal morphology as compared to control rats. CP-treated rats have shown severe damage in testicular architecture and development as compared to control rats as evidenced by histopathology and morphometric analysis. CONCLUSION Co-administration of CB extract significantly reversed the footprints of these effects in dose-dependent manner. These protective effects of CB may be exploited in improving gonadal function in childhood cancer long-term survivals.
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- Ramanachary Namoju
- Department of Pharmacology, GITAM Institute of Pharmacy, GITAM Deemed to be University, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530045, India; Bhaskar Pharmacy College, Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075, India.
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- Department of Pharmacology, GITAM Institute of Pharmacy, GITAM Deemed to be University, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530045, India
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- Bhaskar Pharmacy College, Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075, India
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- Bhaskar Pharmacy College, Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University, Hyderabad, Telangana 500075, India
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Delessard M, Saulnier J, Rives A, Dumont L, Rondanino C, Rives N. Exposure to Chemotherapy During Childhood or Adulthood and Consequences on Spermatogenesis and Male Fertility. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21041454. [PMID: 32093393 PMCID: PMC7073108 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21041454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Over the last decade, the number of cancer survivors has increased thanks to progress in diagnosis and treatment. Cancer treatments are often accompanied by adverse side effects depending on the age of the patient, the type of cancer, the treatment regimen, and the doses. The testicular tissue is very sensitive to chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This review will summarize the epidemiological and experimental data concerning the consequences of exposure to chemotherapy during the prepubertal period or adulthood on spermatogenic progression, sperm production, sperm nuclear quality, and the health of the offspring. Studies concerning the gonadotoxicity of anticancer drugs in adult survivors of childhood cancer are still limited compared with those concerning the effects of chemotherapy exposure during adulthood. In humans, it is difficult to evaluate exactly the toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents because cancer treatments often combine chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Thus, it is important to undertake experimental studies in animal models in order to define the mechanism involved in the drug gonadotoxicity and to assess the effects of their administration alone or in combination on immature and mature testis. These data will help to better inform cancer patients after recovery about the risks of chemotherapy for their future fertility and to propose fertility preservation options.
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Fahmy MA, Abd-Alla HI, Hassan EE, Hassan ZM, Sweelam HTM. Genotoxicity and sperm defects induced by 5-FU in male mice and the possible protective role of Pentas lanceolata-iridoids. Mutat Res 2020; 850-851:503145. [PMID: 32247555 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrgentox.2020.503145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a widely used antineoplastic drug. In this work, a comprehensive study was performed to detect the extent of chromosomal damage and morphological sperm defects induced by 5-FU in male mice and the possible protective role of the iridoids-rich fraction of Pentas lanceolata leaves (IFPL). Six main groups were examined in micronucleus and chromosomal assays: I- control negative, II- control positive (i.p. treated with single dose of 75 mg/kg 5-FU), III- control plant (orally administrated IFPL, 300 mg/kg, 5 consecutive days), and IV-VI- treated with IFPL (100, 200 and 300 mg/kg, 5 consecutive days) plus 5-FU (i.p. treated at the last day). Samples were taken 24 h post treatment. The study of morphological sperm anomalies, single and repeated treatments were examined and samples were taken after 35 days from the 1st treatment. In bone marrow, 5-FU induced a significant increase in the micro-nucleated polychromatic erythrocytes, chromosome anomalies (CAs) and also cytotoxic effects. A significant percentage of CAs was recorded in spermatocytes after 5-FU treatment reached 22.80 ± 1.32 vs 4.20 ± 0.37 for control (mainly X-Y univalent, 90%). IFPL was recorded to be non-mutagenic in all tests examined. In addition, it alleviated the previous defects in a dose-dependent manner. A significant and dramatic increase in the percentage of morphological sperm defects was recorded after single and repeated treatments with 5-FU reached 13.24 ± 0.24, 30.42 ± 0.32 respectively vs 2.56 ± 0.14 for control. Amorphous head-sperm and sperm with coiled tail were the most pronounced types of abnormalities. Significant protection was detected with the highest tested dose of IFPL. In conclusion: 5-FU demonstrated to be a genotoxic agent. Its genotoxicity in germ cells is serious and may lead to reproductive toxicity, infertility or heritable defects. The results also demonstrated the biosafety of IFPL and its possible protective role in combined treatment with 5-FU.
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- Maha A Fahmy
- Genetics and Cytology Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural Compounds Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Genetics and Cytology Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural Compounds Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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- Natural Compounds Chemistry Department, National Research Centre (NRC), Dokki, Cairo, Egypt
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Razak RNHA, Ismail F, Isa MLM, Wahab AYA, Muhammad H, Ramli R, Ismail RASR. Ameliorative Effects of Aquilaria malaccensis Leaves Aqueous Extract on Reproductive Toxicity Induced by Cyclophosphamide in Male Rats. Malays J Med Sci 2019; 26:44-57. [PMID: 30914892 PMCID: PMC6419872 DOI: 10.21315/mjms2019.26.1.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2018] [Accepted: 12/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Cyclophosphamide (CP) is a widely used anti-neoplastic and immunosuppressive agent that is associated with adverse side effects including reproductive toxicity. Aquilaria malaccensis (AM) is a traditional medicinal plant which was reported to exhibit high anti-oxidant and free radical scavenging properties. The present study was aimed to evaluate the protective effects of AM leaves extract on sperm quality following toxic exposure to CP. Methods Forty-eight male Sprague Dawley rats were allocated into eight groups of six rats (n = 6): control, CP only (200 mg kg−1), AM only (100 mg kg−1, 300 mg kg−1 and 500 mg kg−1) and CP + AM (100 mg kg−1, 300 mg kg−1 and 500 mg kg−1). Animals were sacrificed after 63 days of treatment and the sperm from the caudal epididymis was taken for sperm analysis. Results The body and the reproductive organs weight, sperm count and motility did not differ between CP and other groups (P > 0.05). A significant increase (P < 0.05) in percentage of the dead and abnormal sperm were seen in the CP alone treated group compared to the control group. Co-administration of AM to the CP exposed rats significantly reduced the (P < 0.05) percentage of abnormal sperm as compared to the CP only group. Conclusion Overall, the present results represent the potential of AM to protect against CP induced reproductive toxicity.
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- Redzuan Nul Hakim Abdul Razak
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Medicine, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Kulliyyah of Nursing, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Herbal Medicine Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, 50588 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
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Zeng B, Luo J, Wang P, Yang L, Chen T, Sun J, Xie M, Li M, Zhang H, He J, Zhang Y, Xi Q. The beneficial effects of Moringa oleifera leaf on reproductive performance in mice. Food Sci Nutr 2019; 7:738-746. [PMID: 30847152 PMCID: PMC6392826 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2018] [Revised: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 11/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Moringa oleifera is a tropical plant with high nutritional and medicinal value. Recent studies have reported its remarkable effects in inflammatory, antioxidative, and anti-diabetes modulations, but there was no significant report on its role in animal breeding. In this study, we investigated the effects of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf (MOL) on reproductive performances in mice. We studied the reproductive performance of mice for six consecutive gestations. Mice fed with 4% MOL diet showed improved litter size, litter birth weight, and litter survivals until weaning age compared to control mice fed with normal diet (p < 0.05). Mice fed with MOL diet did not change weight and organ coefficients. Serum malondialdehyde (MDA) concentrations in both male and female mice were significantly decreased by dietary MOL (p < 0.05), but glutathione peroxidase (GSH-PX) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were unchanged. For male, dietary MOL significantly reduced sperm abnormality rate (p < 0.05) and Bcl2-associated X protein (Bax) expression in testis (p < 0.05), but did not affect serum testosterone and the expression levels of androgen receptor (AR), phosphoglycerate kinase 2 (Pgk2), protamine2 (Prm2), and B cell leukemia/lymphoma 2 (Bcl2) in testis. For female, dietary MOL did not change serum estradiol and the expressions of estrogen receptor beta (ERβ), Bcl2, Bax, and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) in ovary. In summary, MOL increased litter size and antioxidant ability, reduced the rate of sperm abnormality and the expression of Bax. Therefore, MOL may serve as a functional feed addictive for improving animal reproductive performance.
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- Bin Zeng
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Medical Laboratory Animal CenterFoshanChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition ControlNational Engineering Research Center For Breeding Swine IndustryCollege of Animal ScienceSouth China Agricultural UniversityGuangzhouChina
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Smart E, Lopes F, Rice S, Nagy B, Anderson RA, Mitchell RT, Spears N. Chemotherapy drugs cyclophosphamide, cisplatin and doxorubicin induce germ cell loss in an in vitro model of the prepubertal testis. Sci Rep 2018; 8:1773. [PMID: 29379115 PMCID: PMC5788858 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-19761-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Long term survival rates for childhood cancers is steadily increasing, however cancer survivors can experience fertility problems as a consequence of chemotherapy treatment. This is particularly problematic for young boys, for whom no fertility preservation treatment is yet established. Here, we have determined the effects on prepubertal mouse testis of three commonly used chemotherapy drugs; cyclophosphamide (using its active metabolite phosphoramide mustard), cisplatin and doxorubicin, exposing testicular fragments to a clinically relevant range of concentrations in vitro. All three drugs induced a specific and highly significant loss of germ cells, including spermatogonial stem cells. In contrast, there was no significant effect on somatic cells, for either Sertoli or interstitial cells. Time course analysis of cleaved Caspase-3 expression showed a significant increase in apoptosis eight hours prior to a detectable decrease in germ cell numbers following exposure to phosphoramide mustard or cisplatin, although this pattern was not seen following doxorubicin-exposure. Moreover, analysis of DNA damage at 16 h showed increased γH2AX expression in response to all three drugs. Overall, results show that cisplatin, doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide all specifically induce loss of germ cells, including of spermatogonial stem cells, in the prepubertal mouse testis at concentrations relevant to human therapeutic exposures.
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- Ellie Smart
- Biomedical Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD, United Kingdom.,Center for Dermatology Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Biomedical Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD, United Kingdom
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- Biomedical Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD, United Kingdom.,Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, MRC Molecular Haematology Unit, University of Oxford, Oxford, OX3 9DS,, United Kingdom
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- Biomedical Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD, United Kingdom
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ, United Kingdom
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- MRC Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16 4TJ, United Kingdom
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- Biomedical Sciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9XD, United Kingdom.
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Isaac AV, Kumari S, Nair R, Urs DR, Salian SR, Kalthur G, Adiga SK, Manikkath J, Mutalik S, Sachdev D, Pasricha R. Supplementing zinc oxide nanoparticles to cryopreservation medium minimizes the freeze-thaw-induced damage to spermatozoa. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2017; 494:656-662. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2017.10.112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Accepted: 10/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Kumari S, Nayak G, Lukose ST, Kalthur SG, Bhat N, Hegde AR, Mutalik S, Kalthur G, Adiga SK. Indian propolis ameliorates the mitomycin C-induced testicular toxicity by reducing DNA damage and elevating the antioxidant activity. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 95:252-263. [PMID: 28846983 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.08.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2017] [Revised: 08/11/2017] [Accepted: 08/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Development of excellent curative therapy for most of the malignancies has resulted in a growing population of cancer survivors who are at increased risk for a variety of health problems including infertility. Therefore, fertility preservation has become an important issue during cancer treatment in recent years. Combination therapy with natural agents such as vitamins, antioxidants, dietary supplements, and plant products are considered as an attractive option to mitigate normal tissue toxicity imparted by chemotherapy. The aim of the present study was to explore the beneficial effect of hydroethanolic extract of Indian propolis (HEIP) on mitigating mitomycin C (MMC)-induced testicular damage and its mechanism of action. Healthy adult male mice were injected intraperitoneally with saline, MMC, HEIP and HEIP followed by MMC after 1h. The animals were dissected at 35days after various treatments to analyze testicular function. MMC administration resulted in significant reduction in testicular function in a dose-dependent manner at 35days after treatment which significantly improved by HEIP pre-treatment. At 24h after treatment, MMC induced significant increase in oxidative stress, γ-H2AX foci and expression of RAD51 and KU80 in testicular cells. Prior treatment with HEIP decreased the oxidative stress, reduced DNA damage and restored the testicular testosterone and inhibin B level. In conclusion, co-administration of Indian propolis extract may play a promising beneficial role in fertility preservation of males undergoing chemotherapy.
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- Sandhya Kumari
- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal University, Manipal, 576 104, Karnataka, India
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Torabi F, Malekzadeh Shafaroudi M, Rezaei N. Combined protective effect of zinc oxide nanoparticles and melatonin on cyclophosphamide-induced toxicity in testicular histology and sperm parameters in adult Wistar rats. Int J Reprod Biomed 2017. [DOI: 10.29252/ijrm.15.7.403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Ghobadi E, Moloudizargari M, Asghari MH, Abdollahi M. The mechanisms of cyclophosphamide-induced testicular toxicity and the protective agents. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2016; 13:525-536. [PMID: 28019118 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2017.1277205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cyclophosphamide (CP) is an alkylating antineoplastic agent with known toxicity to the male reproductive system. Areas covered: This review summarizes the known mechanisms by which CP exerts its toxic effects on the male reproductive system and the methods utilized to prevent such effects so that it could be further investigated and applied in clinical use. Keywords including ['Cyclophosphamide' AND 'male reproductive' OR' sperm toxicity' OR 'spermatotoxicity' OR 'infertility] were searched through Google Scholar, PubMed and Scopus databases based on PRISMA guidelines. After removing duplicates and irrelevant data, 76 papers were reviewed concerning the outcomes of treatment of male mice, rats, and humans with CP and the effects of co-administration of various natural and synthetic compounds on male reproductive system. Expert opinion: CP exerts its effect mainly by inducing oxidative stress and changing gene expression in spermatocytes variably during different stages of development. These effects could be either restored or prevented by the administration of compounds with antioxidant properties and those which target the biochemical alterations induced by CP.
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- Emad Ghobadi
- a Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- b Student Research Committee, Department of Immunology , School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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- a Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,c Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine , Babol University of Medical Sciences , Babol , Iran
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- a Department of Toxicology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.,d Toxicology and Diseases Group, Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center , Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran
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Rao A, Nayak G, Kumari S, Prabhu AD, Khandige N, Kalthur SG, Mutalik S, Kalthur G, Adiga SK. Ethambutol induces testicular damage and decreases the sperm functional competence in Swiss albino mice. ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY 2016; 47:28-37. [PMID: 27579587 DOI: 10.1016/j.etap.2016.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2016] [Revised: 08/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/12/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The present study reports the effect of ethambutol (EMB) on testicular function. Prepubertal and adult male Swiss albino mice were treated with 40, 80, 160mg/kg body weight of EMB, intraperitoneally, every alternate day for 4 weeks. After 2 weeks gap, mice were sacrificed to collect caudal spermatozoa. EMB treatment resulted in a dose-dependent decrease in the testicular weight, sperm count and motility while the percentage of sperm with head abnormalities, immature chromatin (P<0.001) and DNA damage increased (P<0.01). In addition, EMB treatment resulted in significant depletion of glutathione (P<0.05-P<0.01) and histopathological abnormalities such as large cells, vacuolation of tubules and isolated colonies of spermatogenic cells were observed. Oct4, 17β-Hsd and c-Kit mRNA was marginally elevated in EMB treated testes at the highest dose studied. In conclusion, the result of the present study indicates that EMB has adverse effect on testicular function and impairs the sperm functional competence.
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- Arpitha Rao
- Department of Clinical Embryology, Level 2, Central Research Lab., Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Level 2, Central Research Lab., Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Level 2, Central Research Lab., Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Level 2, Central Research Lab., Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Level 2, Central Research Lab., Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India.
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- Department of Clinical Embryology, Level 2, Central Research Lab., Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
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Abarikwu SO, Benjamin S, Ebah SG, Obilor G, Agbam G. Oral administration of Moringa oleifera oil but not coconut oil prevents mercury-induced testicular toxicity in rats. Andrologia 2016; 49. [PMID: 27071754 DOI: 10.1111/and.12597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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This study was conducted to compare the effects of administration of coconut oil (CO) and Moringa oleifera oil (MO) on testicular oxidative stress, sperm quality and steroidogenesis parameters in rats treated with mercury chloride (HgCl2 ). After 15 days of oral administration of CO (2 ml kg-1 body weight) and MO (2 ml kg-1 body weight) along with intraperitoneal (i.p.) administration of HgCl2 (5 mg kg-1 body weight) alone or in combination, we found that CO treatment did not protect against HgCl2 -induced poor sperm quality (motility, count) as well as decreased testosterone level and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) activity. Treatment with CO alone decreased glutathione (GSH), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) level in rat's testis, whereas MO did not change these parameters. Cotreatment with MO prevented HgCl2 -induced testicular catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities, poor sperm quality and low testosterone level and also blocks the adverse effect of CO+HgCl2 (2 ml kg-1 body weight + 5 mg kg-1 body weight) on the investigated endpoints. In conclusion, MO and not CO decreased the deleterious effects of HgCl2 on sperm quality and steroidogenesis in rats and also strengthen the antioxidant defence of the testes. Therefore, MO is beneficial as an antioxidant in HgCl2 -induced oxidative damage.
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- S O Abarikwu
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
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