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ArticleThe Indian journal of medical research2017

Bisphenol A-induced ultrastructural changes in the testes of common marmoset.

Tushara Vijaykumar, Dipty Singh, Geeta R Vanage, Rohit V Dhumal, Vikas D Dighe

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Article in The Indian journal of medical research, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Tushara VijaykumarNational Centre for Preclinical Reproductive & Genetic Toxicology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India.
Dipty SinghNational Centre for Preclinical Reproductive & Genetic Toxicology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India.
Geeta R VanageNational Centre for Preclinical Reproductive & Genetic Toxicology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India.
Rohit V DhumalNational Centre for Preclinical Reproductive & Genetic Toxicology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India.
Vikas D DigheNational Centre for Preclinical Reproductive & Genetic Toxicology, ICMR-National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, India.
National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health · IN

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Abstract

BACKGROUND &

objectivesBisphenol A (BPA) is an endocrine disruptor that is widely used in the manufacture of polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins and dental sealants. It is known to have adverse effects on spermatogenesis in rodents. This study was aimed to evaluate the effects of BPA in adult common marmoset owing to its similarities with human spermatogenesis.

methodsSixteen marmosets were divided into four groups (n=4 per group) and given oral doses of BPA (2.5, 12.5 and 25 μg/kg BW/day) for 70 days to cover two spermatogenic cycles, and the control group received only vehicle (honey). Testes were processed for histological and transmission electron microscopy studies.

resultsHistology of the testis showed sloughing of germ cells into the lumen, increase in interstitial space and vacuolation of Sertoli cell cytoplasm. Ultrastructural analysis of the testis revealed several degenerative effects on the basement membrane, Sertoli cells, Leydig cells and other developing germ cells in the 12.5 and 25 μg/kg BW/day groups as compared to control. INTERPRETATION &

conclusionsThe observed ultrastructural changes caused by BPA in testicular morphology might be indicative of a perturbed sperm production. Considering the genetic and spermatogenic similarities of common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) and humans, the study findings are of significance. Further studies are, however, needed to elucidate the mechanism of action.

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AnimalsBenzhydryl CompoundsBisphenol A CompoundsCallithrixHumansMalePhenolsReproductionSertoli CellsSpermatogenesisTestisBenzhydryl Compoundsbisphenol ABisphenol A CompoundsPhenols

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