Effect of gonadotropins and alpha 2u-globulin on testicular steroidogenesis and spermatogenesis in melatonin-treated rats

Administration of melatonin (400?g/100g bd.wt.) for 14 days caused a fall in weights of the testes and accessory sex organs and testicular 17?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17?-HSD) but rise in 3?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3?-HSD) activity, decreased spermatogenesis, serum level of gonadotropins...

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Published in:Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal 2012-09, Vol.8 (1), p.7-12
Main Authors: Biswas, R, Biswas, NM, Mandal, H
Format: Article
Language:English
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Alpha 2u-globulin
gonadotropins
male gonad
melatonin
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Summary:Administration of melatonin (400?g/100g bd.wt.) for 14 days caused a fall in weights of the testes and accessory sex organs and testicular 17?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17?-HSD) but rise in 3?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (3?-HSD) activity, decreased spermatogenesis, serum level of gonadotropins, testosterone and alpha 2u-globulin, The animals treated with melatonin when received gonadotropins or alpha 2u-globulin for the last seven days reversed the weight of testis and accessory sex organs, 3?-HSD, 17?-HSD activities, serum level of gonadotropins, testosterone and alpha 2u-globulin when compared with melatonin-treated rats. It is concluded that alpha 2u-globulin prevents testicular degeneration in melatonin-treated rats by stimulating the synthesis of gonadotropins. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal,2012,Vol-8,No-1, 7-12 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v8i1.6819
ISSN:2091-0657
2091-0673
DOI:10.3126/jcmsn.v8i1.6819