Abstract:
:In this study, we aimed to investigate the protective effects of androgens, using letrozole (LET; an aromatase inhibitor), grape seed extract (GSE; a naturally occurring aromatase inhibitor and antioxidant), and testosterone propionate (Tp), against methotrexate (MTX)-induced testicular toxicity in adult male rats. MTX has been shown to induce oxidative stress and exhibit antiproliferative effects in the testes. Adult male rats received oral saline gavage (control group with no treatment), the potential protective agents (LET, GSE, or Tp) alone, MTX alone, or a combination of one of the potential protective agents and MTX. The testicular levels of oxidative stress markers and cytokines (tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β) were measured. Spermatogenesis and sperm viability were microscopically evaluated. Administration of LET and GSE 7 days before MTX improved spermatogenesis and sperm viability, as well as reduced the levels of oxidative stress markers and cellular cytokines. Exogenous testosterone exhibited anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, similar to GSE and LET. We also showed that enhancing the endogenous androgenic activity by LET and GSE protected spermatogenesis against MTX-induced testicular toxicity via reduction of inflammation and oxidative stress in the testes. Our data suggest that testosterone protected spermatogenesis owing to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
journal_name
Can J Physiol Pharmacoljournal_title
Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacologyauthors
Makary S,Abdo M,Fekry Edoi
10.1139/cjpp-2017-0459subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2018-04-01 00:00:00pages
372-381issue
4eissn
0008-4212issn
1205-7541journal_volume
96pub_type
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