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ArticleGynecologic and obstetric investigation2024

Protective Effect of Glutathione Administration on Ovarian Function in Female Rats with Cyclophosphamide-Induced Ovarian Damage.

Ebru Tansu Yurttancikmaz, Pinar Ozcan, Fatma Basak Tanoglu, Olgu Enis Tok, Hikmet Tunc Timur, Caglar Cetin

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Article in Gynecologic and obstetric investigation, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Ebru Tansu YurttancikmazDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bezmialem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Pinar OzcanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bezmialem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Fatma Basak TanogluObstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic, Caldiran State Hospital, Turkish Ministry of Health, Van, Turkey.
Olgu Enis TokDepartment of Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine and Research Institute for Health Sciences and Technologies, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Hikmet Tunc TimurDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
Caglar CetinDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bezmialem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Dokuz Eylül University · TR

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Abstract

objectivesWe investigated the potential of glutathione to protect ovarian function in rats exposed to cyclophosphamide by measuring serum anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) levels, follicle counts, and related parameters.

designForty-two adult female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups and treated with various combinations of cyclophosphamide, glutathione, and sodium chloride. On day 21, the rats were anesthetized, and their ovaries were removed for examination. PARTICIPANTS/MATERIALS, SETTING,

methodsHistopathological examination, serum AMH concentrations, follicle counts, AMH-positive staining of follicle percentages were analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed using a one-way analysis of variance and Tukey's test, with significance set at p < 0.05. Secondary measures encompassed histopathological examination and percentages of AMH-positive staining of follicles.

resultsSignificant differences were observed in follicle counts, AMH-positive follicle parameters, and serum AMH concentrations among the six groups. Group 2 (treated with cyclophosphamide) had the lowest primordial, primary, secondary, and antral follicle counts and the highest atretic count. Group 6, treated with cyclophosphamide and 200 mg/kg glutathione, showed improved follicle counts compared to those in group 2. Reducing the glutathione dose to 100 mg/kg was ineffective. LIMITATIONS: This was an experimental animal investigation with a comparatively modest sample size. Experimental studies should be conducted to determine the optimal dosage and duration of glutathione therapy. Information gathered from an experimental animal model may not yield precisely similar outcomes in humans; therefore, additional investigations are necessary to examine the impact of glutathione on women experiencing POI.

conclusionsThe anti-oxidative protective effect of directly administered glutathione was demonstrated for the first time. Low-dose glutathione was ineffective, whereas a high dose yielded significant ovarian protection against cyclophosphamide. Our findings provide valuable insights for supplementing clinical trials on the protective effects of glutathione against ovarian damage.

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Ovarian FollicleOvaryAdultAnimalsAnti-Mullerian HormoneCyclophosphamideFemaleGlutathioneHumansRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyAnti-Mullerian HormoneCyclophosphamideGlutathioneAnti-Mullerian hormoneAntioxidantsCyclophosphamideGlutathionePrimary ovarian insufficiency

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