Effect of low dose of vinclozolin on reproductive tract development and sperm parameters in CD1 outbred mice
Effect of low dose of vinclozolin on reproductive tract development and sperm parameters in CD1 outbred mice
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DOI:
10.1016/j.reprotox.2008.09.007
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发表时间:
2008-11-01
影响因子:
3.3
通讯作者:
Peknicova, Jana
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作者:
Elzeinova, Fatima;Novakova, Vendula;Peknicova, Jana
The effect of a low dose of vinclozolin within the development of the reproductive tract during gestation (VIN-GD 15-22) and puberty (VIN-PND 23-44) in CD1 mice was tested. We found a decrease in the anogenital distance, prostate weight and pathology of testes in both experimental groups. Sperm counts decreased to 46% (VIN-GD) and to 81% (VIN-PND), and also the acrosomal state (evaluated by antiacrosomal antibody) decreased in both groups to 89% in comparison to the control group (100%). Sperm head abnormalities increased by approximately 18% and 13%, respectively. In this connection, the expression of some genes was changed (arosome-related gene (Acr), apoptosis related genes (p53, p21)). In conclusion, a low dose of vinclozolin affected the reproductive tract, sperm parameters and expression of selected genes in both experimental groups. (C) 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.