Ameliorative Effect of Taurine on Nandrolone Decanoate Induced Toxicity on Brain, Heart and Testis in Adult Male Albino Rats
Elham Megahed,
Dena Abdel Moawed,
Sara Abdel Aal
et al.
Abstract:Background:The most prescribed anabolic steroid in gym practice is nandrolone decanoate (ND). It is implicated in sport doping, and criminal circles where personal aggressiveness was evident. Despite its wide use among athletes, its uncontrolled utilization causes serious toxicities of body organs. Taurine is an amino acid that is used as a supplement for bodybuilders and has many cytoprotective properties. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the role of taurine in attenuation of the toxic effects of ND on bioch… Show more
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