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2009
Dose-Response Effects of Epichlorohydrin on Male Reproductive Function in Rats
Dose-Response Effects of Epichlorohydrin on Male Reproductive Function in Rats
한국독성학회
김종춘, 김성호, 문창종 외 2명
논문정보
- Publisher
- Toxicological Research
- Issue Date
- 2009-11-30
- Keywords
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- Citation
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- Source
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- Journal Title
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- Volume
- 25
- Number
- 4
- Start Page
- 203
- End Page
- 207
- DOI
- ISSN
- 12268399
Abstract
Present study was conducted to investigate potential effects of epichlorohydrin on testicular and epididymal
function in male rats. The test chemical was administered to adult male rats by gavage at
dose levels of 0, 3.125, 12.5, and 50 mg/kg/day for 7 days. Testicular and epididymal function were
assessed by measurement of reproductive organ weight, testicular spermatid count, epididymal
sperm count, motility and morphology, and histopathology in rats. At 50 mg/kg, a decrease in the
sperm motility and an increase in the incidence of sperm abnormalities were observed. Histopathological
examinations revealed an increase in the incidence of histopathological changes including
cell debris in the ducts, vacuolization of the epithelial cells, oligospermia, and epithelial disruption in
the proximal caput epididymidis. At 12.5 mg/kg, an increase in the incidence of histopathological
changes of the epididymidis was found. There were no treatment-related effects at 3.125 mg/kg.
These results show that 7-day repeated oral administration of epichlorohydrin to male rats results in
adverse effects on sperm motility, sperm morphology, and epididymal histology at ≥ 12.5 mg/kg/day.
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저자 정보
| 이름 | 소속 |
|---|---|
| 김종춘 | 수의학과 |
| 김성호 | 수의학과 |
| 문창종 | 수의학과 |