Study of Protective Effects of Raspberry Fruit Extract (Rubus Fruticosus L.) on Changes in Gonadotropin Hormones, Testosterone and Spermatogenesis in Male Diabetic Rats Induced With STZ
Abstract:Background & Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the protective effects of raspberry fruit extract (Rubus fruticosus L.) on LH, FSH, testosterone serum levels, and number and percentage of sperm motility in male diabetic rats induced with streptozotocin. Materials & Methods: In this experimental study, 50 Wistar male rats were used and divided into five groups: (control), diabetic (STZ,55mg/kg, i.p), and treatment groups (DM + raspberry fruit extract: 50, 100, 200 mg/kg/day, 4 weeks). At the end of exp… Show more
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