ArticleBMC veterinary research2025
Dietary supplementation of Astragalus polysaccharide or its nanoparticles enhances testicular hemodynamics, echotexture, scrotal circumference, concentration of testosterone, estradiol, nitric oxide, and total antioxidant capacity, and semen quality in mature Ossimi rams.
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- Effects of dietary supplementation with polyphenolic extracts from Lasia spinosa Thw. roots on reproductive performance in Guangxi Ma Roosters.Poultry science · 2026Article
- The potential protective roles of Astragalus polysaccharides against toxicity of polystyrene nanoplastics on mice sperm exposed.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
- Acaricidal activity of Astragalus polysaccharides nanoemulsion against camel tick, Hyalomma dromedarii.Experimental & applied acarology · 2025Article
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Abstract
This study investigated, for the first time, the potential role of Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) and APS nanoparticles on testicular blood flow (TBF) and semen quality in Ossimi rams. Fifteen sexually mature Ossimi rams were allocated randomly into two treated groups that orally administered either nano APS (2 g/ram/day; n = 5) or APS (20 g/ram/day; n = 5) for four weeks and a control group (n = 5). The nano-emulsion was prepared by adding corn oil to the APS solution, sonicated, centrifuged at 20,000 rpm, then washed 3-4 times, and vacuum dried overnight at 40 °C. The antioxidant activity of APS and APS nano-emulsion was evaluated in vitro. Blood collection and ultrasonographic assessment of the testes and supratesticular arteries (STAs) were conducted immediately before treatment (W0) and once weekly for 6 successive weeks after APS and nano APS administration (W1-W6). Serum testosterone (T) and estradiol (E
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