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ArticleJournal of human reproductive sciences

Glutamine Supplementation Attenuates Bisphenol A-Induced Testicular Toxicity in Rats.

Ben E Ehigiator, Elias Adikwu, Zellijo N Igweze

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Ben E EhigiatorDepartment of Pharmacology/Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Elias AdikwuDepartment of Pharmacology/Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Niger Delta University, Wilberofrce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Zellijo N IgwezeDepartment of Pharmacology/Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Madonna University, Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Madonna University · NGNiger Delta University · NG

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Abstract

Background: The induction of testicular toxicity by bisphenol A (BPA) may involve oxidative stress. Glutamine (Gln) is a rate limiter for the synthesis of glutathione (GSH), which inhibits oxidative stress. Aim: This study assessed the potential of BPA to preserve testicular structure and function in BPA-treated albino rats. Study Settings and Design: Thirty-two adult male albino rats (210-250 g) were randomly allocated to 4 (A-D) of 8 rats per group with the approval of the Research Ethics Committee. Materials and Methods: Groups B-D were orally treated with Gln (20 mg/kg body weight), BPA (50 mg/kg body weight) and Gln (20 mg/kg body weight) + BPA (50 mg/kg body weight) daily for 65 days, respectively. Group A (control) was orally treated with normal saline (0.2 mL) daily for 65 days. At the termination of treatment, the rats were weighed and anaesthetized blood samples were collected and evaluated for gonadal hormones. The testes were weighed and evaluated for sperm parameters, oxidative stress markers and histology. Statistical Analysis Used: The data were analysed using one-way analysis of variance and Bonferroni Results: BPA caused a significant ( Conclusion: Based on the observation in this study, Gln seems effective against BPA-induced testicular toxicity.

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Bisphenol Aglutamineprotectionrattestistoxicity

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