Effect of low dose of vinclozolin on reproductive tract development and sperm parameters in CD1 outbred mice.
Reprod Toxicol
; 26(3-4): 231-8, 2008.
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Oxazóis
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Espermatogênese
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Feto
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Fungicidas Industriais
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Genitália Masculina
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Antagonistas de Androgênios
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Animals
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Pregnancy
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En
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Article